Atlanta United Ties 0-0 Against FC Cincinnati

Photo courtesy of Atlanta United : Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 dribbles the ball during match against Cincinnati

On Saturday in front of 42,948 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati came to a 0-0 draw. Even with Atlanta efforts of out-shooting Cincinnati 22-9, the breakthrough goal never happened despite a strong performance.

We take a point from this one. pic.twitter.com/YVHtQ53s8J

— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) April 17, 2022

In the second half, Brad Guzan was forced to leave the match after a non-contact injury in the 73rd minute and was replaced by Bobby Shuttleworth, who made his first appearance for Atlanta United.

“We didn’t score the goals, that’s what matters. That’s why we didn’t win. But I’m proud of the effort and how my players understood the tactics. We created a lot of chances and tried to push for a win until the end.” said Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda. “I don’t want to talk about the details about the injury, but it doesn’t look good. That’s why I’m sad, it’s not about the result or the performance, it’s about Brad’s (Brad Guzan) injury.”

Atlanta United announced today that Brad Guzan suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right leg during Saturday’s 0-0 draw vs. FC Cincinnati. The goalkeeper will have surgery at a date still to be determined this week.  

Up Next: Atlanta United (3-2-1, 10 points) returns to action Wednesday, April 20 to host Chattanooga FC at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 7:30 p.m. The team returns to MLS play Sunday, April 24 when it travels to face Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium at 1:00 PM.