Two teams on opposite ends of the MLS table met in Commerce City, Colorado on Saturday afternoon in a match that went the way basically everyone expected. Atlanta United posted three first half goals - two by Miguel Almiron - to defeat second-from-last side Colorado Rapids 3-0 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. With the victory, Atlanta is now two points clear of the New York Red Bulls for the Supporters’ Shield with the two sides even in games played right now; RBNY hosts D.C. United on Sunday.
Atlanta didn’t wait until the quarter hour mark to set the tone of the match early on.