While everyone on the East Coast was sleeping in, two Western Conference teams played an exciting match, Concacaf Champions Cup clubs saw ups and downs, and one MLS team went viral for a goal that, even after thirty views, still makes no sense. It was a genuinely wonderful week.
It seemed like Atlanta United may concede a goal at any time throughout the previous campaign. Having this level of attacking prowess is fantastic, but it is only useful in situations where you risk blowing any leads you take or when you are frequently playing from behind.
This season, the Five Stripes are confident in their defense for the first time in a long time, partly due to the recruitment of center backs Stian Gregersen and Derrick Williams, as well as new No. 6 Bartosz Slisz. Despite spending the majority of the game fighting against the ball, they managed to keep a clean sheet in their 2-0 victory over Orlando and only let up one late, clear-cut opportunity.
Yes, and there is still firepower available.
