Atlanta United dropped a frustrating 1-0 result away to Charlotte FC on Sunday afternoon to fall to 3-2-1 on the young MLS season. Despite the sour result, the Five Stripes still sit fourth in the Eastern conference standings without really fielding anywhere close to a full-strength lineup. Here are a few thoughts on a poor loss away from home.
Same As It Ever Was
If you’ve followed this team at all over the past six seasons, you know the drill. As Josef Martinez goes, so goes Atlanta United. The undeniable trend has always been that when the Venezuelan talisman is out of the lineup, the Five Stripes struggle to produce in front of goal.