Match 2, Atlanta vs MNUFC: scraping bottom

Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Vadim Demidov seemed to be a step behind Josef Martinez all day.The MLS Is Back Tournament begins July 8. Meanwhile, I will keep trying to fill the void with my look back at the Loons inaugural MLS journey. I already broke down the team’s MLS opener, now on to the infamous home opener.

Game 2: vs. Atlanta

6-1 Atlanta

My thoughts at the time

The day got off to a cracking start. The pregame atmosphere at Surly was festive, and I followed a small marching band to the stadium with a parade of fans who had been waiting years for this very moment. As the snow fell, my friends and I ruminated about the potential home field advantage that the weather could afford a…