In the way of season openers, this has to be one of the most dramatic in MLS history. For 90 minutes it seemed as though Atlanta United was poised to taste defeat in its encounter with San Jose Earthquakes. But that all changed when World Champion Thiago Almada attacked.
Two stoppage-time bangers turned the game on its head at the death and Mercedes-Benz Stadium exploded with euphoria.
Now that we’ve had some time to recover from the emotional rollercoaster that was Saturday’s season opener, let’s take a closer look at a couple of key moments from the game and break down what exactly happened.