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RECAP: Atlanta United gain first-ever MLS win with dominant 6-1 victory in Minnesota

Another monumental day for Atlanta United as the club traveled to Minnesota and defeated fellow expansion side MNUFC in six-goal fashion. The commanding 6-1 victory marks the club’s first win in MLS history and a single-match scoring record for any expansion side. Highlighted by a hat-trick from Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez, Atlanta took an early lead and never took their foot off the gas, even through the cold, blizzard-like and unfamiliar Northern conditions.

The starters for ATL UTD differed slightly from last week’s match with the only change being Jeff Larentowicz who stepped in the center of the midfield for the suspended Carlos Carmona, who was shown a red card vs.