The New York Red Bulls made the home stretch of the 2018 MLS Supporters' Shield race a lot more interesting on Sunday, knocking off league leaders Atlanta United 2-0 at sun-splashed Red Bull Arena.
The hosts took the lead when Daniel Royer smashed a first-half penalty kick into the top corner after a Chris McCann handball, then clinched the victory with just over a quarter-hour to go as Tim Parker tapped in from point-blank range after Alex Muyl lifted an angled shot over the sliding Brad Guzan.
The damage could've been worse, as Guzan saved a late penalty kick struck by Kaku Gamarra and a Video Review decision waved off another PK decision initially awarded to the Red Bulls by referee Robert Sibiga in the early going.