“A-T-L” ricocheted off the walls of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the sea of Atlanta United faithful roared on their team in eager anticipation of the first goal in their new home.
Just moments later, an unlikely hero would answer their wishes.
“I remember everything. I have a photographic memory and I remember everything. I remember it was a corner that we took quickly, I was jogging into the box and when I saw they played it short to Miguel I started sprinting because if not, I knew I wouldn’t get there. When I got to the penalty spot, I decided to make a run to the far post because I had a feeling the ball would get there.