I really didn’t think we’d be here.
I love the Cup, and I always want the Fire to do well, and I’ll always back my team. But realistically speaking, Atlanta had the deck stacked. A stronger attacking line. Playing at home in front of a reportedly record-breaking crowd. A better overall record against us. It didn’t look promising.
But they did it. It took a bit of luck, and a less-than-100% lineup from the hosts, and a few generous calls from the referee. But they did it. We’re going through.
I had to do a double-take with the teamsheet.