Atlanta United lost 1-0 away to Toronto FC on Sunday night thanks to a very late Pablo Piatti winner, but that doesn’t matter. For the first time in a couple months, the Five Stripes fielded multiple Designated Players and looked somewhat competent in the attacking end of the field. Here are a couple of thoughts on the return of Ezequiel Barco and some promising signs for the future.
- The plan for this match was obvious. Hold on for dear life in the first half, then throw the kitchen sink at them in the second and hope for the best.