Atlanta United still winless in special tournament MLS is Back and this Thursday he added his second consecutive defeat, when falling by the minimum difference against FC Cincinnati, in a result that leaves The Five Stripes on the brink of elimination in the tournament played at Disney.
Cincinnati surprised in the duel between Dutch technicians, where the Ohio team added their first victory of the year, thanks to a great goal from Frankie Amaya, who hit his left leg from outside the area and Brad Guzan could not avoid the first goal in the Mexican American’s career, at minute 76 of time.
Atlanta United remained in numerical inferiority after Jake Mulraney was sent off in the 25th minute and JJ Williams received the red card in the aggregate, something that was used by Cincinnati, who added his first three points within Group E of MLS is Back.
Those led by Frank de Boer were one step away from elimination of the tournament with which the MLS resumed after the coronavirus pandemic, as the champion of the 2018 season remained at the bottom of his group, after the defeats against New York Red Bulls and Cincinnati.
Atlanta must win its last game against Columbus Crew and wait for a series of results, to try to enter the quarterfinal round as one of the best third places.
They suffer without Josef
Atlanta United lost Josef Martínez just on the first date of the season, due to a torn cruciate ligament and since then, the Georgia team he has four losses in his last five games, including the Concacaf Champions League against America.
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