While technically not winner-take-all, todays’ Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls match has the feeling of that sort of occasion. The Five Stripes hold a four-point lead over the red half of New York in the Supporters’ Shield standings. Only a win for the home side would give them more than a glimmer of hope of surpassing Atlanta.
To get the full three points, Chris Armas’ team must pull it off without their best player and top goalscorer, Bradley Wright-Phillips. The veteran talisman will miss out of the big game due to yellow card accumulation.