After weathering a first half storm, Atlanta United appeared poised to take all three points in the second half of last Sunday’s match against Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The hosts took a 1-0 lead after an own goal from Kacper Przybylko. Manager Gabriel Heinze responded soon after by going to a more comfortable and experienced defensive setup, subbing in center back Alan Franco for center midfielder Franco Ibarra, and moving Santiago Sosa into Ibarra’s spot to play higher up the pitch to break up and start attacks.
Atlanta took a 2-0 lead from an Anton Walkes header in the 83rd minute.