Without Miguel Almiron and Tito Villalba, two of Atlanta United’s most dynamic attacking threats, Tata Martino surprised yours truly—and I assume most of the rest of us—by electing to go with two teenagers to spearhead the attack in Andrew Carleton and Ezequiel Barco. Having played often recently, Barco was an obvious choice, despite not having started a match since early last month against D.C. United. Carleton, on the other hand was a shocker to start this must-win game considering it’s only the second time he’s featured in the starting XI this season.
Five Thoughts: Atlanta United holds serve against the Chicago Fire in home finale
