Before Atlanta United faced FC Cincinnati in the 2nd round of the MLS Is Back Tournament’s group stage, it needed a win to boost its hopes of advancing to the knockout stage and to finally get out of the gate following a long layoff.
After a 1-0 loss to Cincinnati, Atlanta United are in deep, deep trouble.
Jake Mulraney’s 2 yellow cards not even halfway through the 1st half saw Frank de Boer’s game plan go out the window, Pity Martinez had a regressive showing, while Cincy showed no serious attempt at scoring until Frankie Amaya’s banger stood as the first, and only goal, in Thursday’s tilt.