As I watched the ref blow his whistle to conclude the lackluster 1-1 draw between Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union Sunday night, the frustration that has been building since the loss to DC United came to a head. I was frustrated with the boring display of soccer we witnessed. I was frustrated that 72% possession ended with us having less expected goals (xG) than Philadelphia. I was frustrated that the atmosphere was flat. I was frustrated that I wasn’t having fun.
Win, lose, or draw, typically under Tata Martino, Atlanta United were at least entertaining.