Atlanta United went all the way across the continent, on short rest, playing a makeshift lineup and came away with a 1-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps. It was as good of a performance as anyone could’ve hoped for under the circumstances as the Five Stripes’ amazing run of form continues. Here’s a few thoughts on a historic win:
With their clean sheet victory in Canada, Atlanta United became the first team in MLS history to win five games in a row while keeping their opponents off the scoresheet. That’s a truly remarkable accomplishment considering what the back line in this game looked like.