One of the strongest areas of the pitch for Atlanta United against Toronto FC this weekend was the middle, and it came from two sources Five Stripes fans may not be used to yet in the starting lineup. But Kevin Kratz and Eric Remedi –– alongside Miguel Almirón ahead and Julian Gressel and Chris McCann on the wings –– stood out against a strong Toronto midfield.
“[Kevin Kratz] and Eric [Remedi] did really well in the middle of the field,” said captain Michael Parkhurst after the match. “They are so good in the middle of the field and in possession.