HARRISON, N.J. – Atlanta United’s penalty area was as crowded as the highways that crisscross around the metamorphosing town of Harrison, where the New York Red Bulls needed a profound balance of offense explosiveness and defensive discipline on Thursday night to overturn a three-goal deficit.
It could be said that Atlanta United midfielder – and possible MLS MVP – Miguel Almiron’s injury during the October regular season stretch run ceded the Supporters’ Shield to New York. It could also be said that video review helped the Red Bulls earn three wins from late April to May, including one in the same Mercedes-Benz Stadium they lost in on Sunday, 3-0.