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Tito Villalba’s cracking first -time strike from the edge of the box against San Jose has edged out Julian Gressel’s volleyed effort against Real Salt Lake to win MLS Goal of the Week.
For the first time (that I can remember), Atlanta United had two goals nominated for MLS Goal of the Week.
Looks like we are going to have a goal lose a Goal of the Week vote...
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 24, 2018
Because we have TWO nominees this week
Vote NOW ➡️ https://t.co/OTbFj9i08V pic.twitter.com/JNL6xTPpVu
Both Tito Villalba and Julian Gressel were among the five nominees. Ironically, three of the five goals up for the honor came in matches involving the Five Stripes, but we shall not talk about that Vako goal again.
In that match with San Jose, Tito scored an absolute worldie of a curling shot from outside of the box. The goal cut into the Quakes’ 2-0 lead at the time and eventually helped Atlanta pull off the dramatic comeback in the second half.
Tito Villalba only scores beauties. pic.twitter.com/e3gWIfXsF4
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 20, 2018
A few days later, Julian threw his hat into the ring with a stunning volley that ultimately ended up as the match-winner at home against Real Salt Lake. It was a lovely strike from the guy who is usually on the other end of the goal creation.
Top corner
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 22, 2018
Absolute SCREAMER from @JulianGressel! https://t.co/3VTFgReLkZ
Both goals were fantastic and important, but there can only be one winner. Let us know in the poll below who you’re voting for and make sure to go the official MLS site here and cast an actual vote so one of them wins.
Poll
Who are you voting for GOTW?
This poll is closed
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61%
Tito Villalba
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37%
Julian Gressel
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1%
Neither, I hate Atlanta and cool things