Atlanta United are on to the next round of the MLS playoffs after a 1-0 win over New England Revolution. Franco Escobar’s sensational finish midway through the second half was enough to see the Five Stripes win in the playoffs yet again. With the upset alert now quieted, it’s time to look back on a very interesting postseason win. Here are some quick thoughts:
- Frank de Boer got it right. Twice. Firstly, the starting lineup was a smart one. Without Miles back there to mop up mistakes, he decided to keep the same shape but be less aggressive overall.