First, a disclaimer: I am fully aware, especially as a life-long Atlanta fan, that the Eastern Conference final is only halfway done and is incomplete. However, after failing to defeat the New York Red Bulls in four previous attempts, I think it is only right to explain the feeling of finally overcoming such a good team.
The more I read about the win on Sunday night, the more I refuse to believe it actually happened. Atlanta have never beaten Red Bulls. They have only drawn one of those matches and lost the other four.
I’ve had the pleasure of attending about a dozen Atlanta United matches through these first two seasons.