Atlanta United lost its first-ever CONCACAF Champions League game by a score of 3-1. The performance was abysmal at best, with only a Julian Gressel goal to save this game from being a complete disaster.
The team looked out of sync collectively. Atlanta played a few preseason friendlies, while CS Herediano is nine matches into their league season. Atlanta’s lack of playing time was displayed in its lack of cohesion, whereas Herediano looked much more complete and fearless. The Costa Rican club was at an advantage by playing at home, but Atlanta looked atrocious regardless.