Atlanta United took home their first Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by defeating fellow 2017 expansion side Minnesota United 2-1 in front of a record-breaking crowd in Mercedes Benz Stadium.
The championship continues an incredible run of form with seven wins in a row including a Campeones Cup victory over Club America. As well as taking up another spot in the trophy case, the Open Cup victory clinches a spot in next year’s CONCACAF Champions League for the Five Stripes.
Atlanta’s last and only attempt at Champions League fell to the hands of Mexican giant Monterrey with a 3-1 aggregate score.