That could’ve gone better.
Before many fans had gotten their beverages and arrived in their seats, Atlanta United was already losing 1-0 to the Columbus Crew off of — you guessed it — a corner kick that wasn’t dealt with . The ominous start set the table for Atlanta United’s 1-2 loss to the Crew At Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday night.
But the goal wasn’t the only bad news from the opening minute. Fullback Ronald Hernandez, who came into the team for the injured Andrew Gutman as Gonzalo Pineda’s only change, collided with goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth and hurt his knee.