The one where Orlando has Nani, and nada

1: If/when Miles leaves, it’s George Campbell’s job. His progress has been really similar to Miles’ in fact. He’s developed, he’s had time with the 2’s, he’s taken his opportunities well with the first team and made the case for himself. He needed a big performance tonight and he was absolutely immense. The goal is just the cherry on top. 

 

2: Someone check the crest, since when does Atlanta United defend well against dead ball/set piece situations and then score off of them as well? I don’t care if it’s officially going down as an own goal, that ball in from Barco was beautiful and created the goal. Two weeks off and developing some cohesion and understanding amongst the players does wonders. 

 

3: The interchange in the midfield and quick transitions was so much better. Passing was clean, quick and crisp. More importantly it was meaningful. We created space with our movement off the ball and we looked threatening every time we went forward. 

 

4: So Moreno doesn’t get the call because he doesn’t go down because it’s not his style and he’s that strong. So Moreno doesn’t get the call when he does go down. I’m confused. It literally took him being sandwiched between two Orlando players in the 79th for him to get a call. PRO continues not to protect creative attacking top tier players in this league and it’s infuriating. Rivas was very inconsistent in his calls and the line for what constitutes a yellow was moving all night. 

 

5: I would make the case, that this was our best game of the season. I would also make the case that water is wet. This was a full team full 90 performance. 3 goals and a clean sheet  against a top conference team who had really had no serious chances all night is outstanding. We were threatening and creative in our attack. Tricks and flicks. Layoffs and overlapping runs. It was all on display tonight. Beautiful win. Important performance for the team and Pineda. We’re still on a really good run here. Gotta continue it on Wednesday. With Josef and Miles back in the lineup I feel very good, and you should too.