An electric 3-0 win in front of the biggest regular-season crowd in MLS history –– Atlanta United fans couldn’t ask much more after another incredible night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The big news pre-match was the return of Ezequiel Barco to the starting lineup after his injury absence, but a shorter injury absence also came to an end, with Florentin Pogba returning to the starting lineup in place of the suspended Leandro González Pirez. And Jeff Larentowicz got the nod over Eric Remedi, facing off against his former club in the Galaxy. The full XI: Brad Guzan (GK), Florentin Pogba (DEF), Miles Robinson (DEF), Franco Escobar (DEF), Julian Gressel (DEF), Jeff Larentowicz (MID), Darlington Nagbe (MID), Ezequiel Barco (MID), Justin Meram (FWD), Josef Martinez (FWD), Pity Martínez (FWD).