Atlanta United's Marcelino Moreno. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
All the buzz out of Atlanta United this weekend was a record-setting crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the announced crowd exceeding 40,000 fans overshadowing a 1-0 win over CF Montreal on Saturday night.
And while the attendance, a post-pandemic world record of 40,116, is certainly a huge feather in the cap of an Atlanta United club with true global aspirations, Marcelino Moreno’s stoppage time goal is perhaps even more impactful for a side that has been inconsistent over the past season. And against Montreal, a team that has exceeded expectations to start this year, Atlanta United overcame a tough and organized opponent bent on a road result.