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Three things we learned in last night’s 1-1 draw in Atlanta

The Union picked up their first point of the season with a 1-1 draw last night against the defending MLS Cup champions Atlanta United in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Here are three things we learned.

“Play your kids!” Brenden Aaronson is one to watch

Hey, kid, how about a goal on your debut?

The young (only 18!) Philadelphia Union academy product was quite active and involved early in the match, with a clear intensity and drive to get the ball forward and be on it as much as possible. His passing skill, while still clearly raw, was on display, and a few of his runs forward led to chances on goal.