Goal.com · Dec 8, 2018
Chara pivotal to slowing down Almiron in MLS Cup final - Friedel
The New England Revolution head coach thinks Atlanta No. 10 is even more key than MVP Josef Martinez, but that Portland has an excellent counter
The Portland Timbers will need to slow down Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron in Saturday’s MLS Cup final and Diego Chara will be “pivotal” in their efforts, according to New England Revolution head coach Brad Friedel.
While the Five Stripes boast an impressive collection of attackers, headlined by MLS MVP Josef Martinez, Almiron is arguably the engine that makes the attack go, with 12 goals and 14 assists for Atlanta this season.