While there may be a feeling of disappointment from Atlanta United fans after their defeat in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Wednesday, there was a huge silver lining to a cloudy evening in South Florida: some talented youth on display. 17-year-old Andrew Carleton and 18-year-old Brandon Vazquez recorded a crucial 90 minutes of experience under the belts against a veteran side, while 18-year-old Lagos Kunga made his much-anticipated debut with the club.
“This whole year has been crazy for me,” Kunga said after the match, “I’m still trying to take it all in.