“The goal at the Benz,” Atlanta United 2’s Nick Firmino said, smiling, when asked what moment was the highlight of his young career. “It took longer than expected to get my MLS debut so to have it like that was very special.”
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With the 2’s training pitch in the background on a muggy Georgia morning, Firmino sat down after practice to speak with Dirty South Soccer about his life and career - and why fans are clamoring to see him signed to the first team.