There are bad results during every MLS season and then there’s Atlanta United’s draw against Toronto FC on Saturday night. The 1-1 result to finish off the team’s regular season home schedule could honestly be considered one of the worst outcomes to a match in Five Stripes’ history.
That claim may seem outlandish or hyperbolic, but let’s look at the facts. Atlanta United desperately needed to win this match for their playoff push efforts. Meanwhile, Toronto FC’s season is done. So much so that they chose to rest several key players for their midweek Canadian Championship matchup next week.