To get everyone ready for Atlanta United’s crucial matchup against New York City FC, we spoke to Christian Smith of Hudson River Blue to get his take on the first leg, what NYC has to do differently, and if he expects the men in blue to pull of the comeback in Atlanta.
DSS: First, what were your main takeaways from the first leg?
HRB: Not to sound salty or anything, but the biggest takeaway for me was Yangel Herrera’s goal being called back after referee Kevin Stott deemed David Villa’s bicycle kick as “dangerous play,” a call I strongly disagree with.