Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco upset during a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta United’s ambitions for the CONCACAF Champions League might be over in the quarterfinals, a 3-0 home loss to the Philadelphia Union a terrible blow to their hopes for continental glory.
It was a difficult home result for Atlanta United in their first leg of a round of eight meeting with a fellow MLS side. On paper, in terms of pure talent, Atlanta United is one of the top two or three teams in any discussion concerning firepower and star power within MLS.