Well, they did it.
Atlanta United defeated D.C. United 3-2 in a pivotal matchup in the race for Eastern Conference playoff berths. That’s now seven wins out of the last eight games for Atlanta, and this most recent victory moved Atlanta to fourth (!) in the Eastern Conference standings. Results from around the East can very well change that outlook, but Atlanta has moved into the upper half of the table under Gonzalo Pineda. That’s a reality that didn’t seem possible in the latter days of the Heinze era.
The Lineup
Santiago Sosa returned to the starting lineup after missing out against FC Cincinnati due to yellow card accumulation.