Atlanta United 2 earned its first win of the season 1-0 against OKC Energy FC Saturday night at Taft Stadium. Phillip Goodrum scored his first goal of the year, four players made their ATL UTD 2 debuts and goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo picked up his first clean sheet for the team.
ATL UTD 2 controlled the match from the outset and consistently pressured OKC’s defense, pouring in 11 crosses in the first half while out-shooting Energy FC 7-3. In the 35th minute, Bradley Kamdem Fewo sent in a cross from left side that skipped through to the back post where Goodrum made a sliding attempt, but it was cleared away by Robert Coronado at the last moment.