In undoubtedly the greatest loss in the history of the club, Atlanta United managed a 0-1 result on the road in Harrison, N.J. to advance to the MLS Cup Final by a 3-1 aggregate score. Atlanta United will play the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Dec. 8 for a chance to lift the ultimate trophy in the league.
Man of the Match: Leandro Gonzalez-Pirez
Listen, I thought LGP played well and I also would have named him Man of the Match. That said, the 9.57 rating he got from y’all is stunning to me. In a good way, of course. He deserved it, but I’ve done enough of these community ratings posts to know that center backs aren’t always given their proper due. Kudos to y’all for recognizing the best players in this match for Atlanta were along the back line.
Full Player Ratings
GK: Brad Guzan - 7.85
RB: Franco Escobar - 7.74
CB: Jeff Larentowicz - 8.40
CB: Michael Parkhurst - 8.49
CB: Leandro Gonzalez Pirez - 9.57
LB: Greg Garza - 7.69
CM: Eric Remedi - 7.84
CM: Darlington Nagbe - 7.97
CM: Julian Gressel - 7.61
ST: Josef Martinez - 7.04
ST: Miguel Almiron - 8.12
SUBS
Sub: Tito Villalba - 7.26
Sub: Ezequiel Barco - 6.67
Sub: Miles Robinson - 6.53