Cucho Hernandez scored and Patrick Schulte made three saves as the Columbus Crew opened defense of their MLS Cup title with a 1-0 victory against visiting Atlanta United in Saturday's season opener.
This weekend, Atlanta gets the perfect benchmark to gauge its defensive growth: a fierce season opener against its old enemy Columbus.
Brooks Lennon's goal in the 54th minute lifted visiting Atlanta United to a 1-0 win over CF Montreal on Saturday. Thiago Almada's free kick from a few feet beyond the top of the penalty box hit the post and darted into the goalmouth, where Lennon deposited it into the open net for his second goal in as many games.
Brad Guzan made eight saves to secure a road point for Atlanta United in a 0-0 draw with Los Angeles FC on Wednesday. The draw extended unbeaten streaks for both teams.
Veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan won't be making the trip north of the border when Atlanta United plays Saturday at Toronto FC. Guzan suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in last weekend's 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks.
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan is out 10-12 weeks with a torn MCL in his left knee, the club announced Tuesday. The 38-year-old captain and former U.S.
Atlanta's next four games — against the two New York clubs, Toronto and Chicago — will show whether it is a title contender or a pretender. Here's what the Five Stripes must address to get back on their feet.
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