Tonight, Atlanta United defeated the reigning MLS Cup Champions in 4-2 dazzling fashion in their second match of the 2017 Carolina Challenge Cup. Though most of Seattle’s regular starters came off the bench, Atlanta’s two goals in the first three minutes coupled with two more miraculous goals proved to be a promising performance for the MLS expansion club. With a total of six goals, seven yellow cards, and an ejection, calling the game eventful would be an understatement.
Atlanta United’s starting XI looked quite familiar with the goalkeeper and the back line consistent throughout all three of the club’s preseason matches so far with Alec Kann, Greg Garza, Leandro González Pirez, Michael Parkhurst, and Tyrone Mears.