Scene setters before the match against Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday May 7, 2022. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)

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Atlanta United Defeat Chicago Fire FC 4-1

By Yakiri Thomas / May 8, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Atlanta United: Scene setters before the match against Chicago Fire at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta

 

Coming off a 2-1 defeat to CF Montreal at Stade Saputo on Saturday with Marcelino Moreno scoring his second goal of the season and is now tied for the team-lead in both goals and assists (two), Atlanta United returned home on Saturday May 7, to host Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

In the opening minutes Atlanta Ronaldo Cisneros scored a goal.

 

In the 11th minute Chicago Chinonso Offor, scored after Shaqiri’s pass took a touch off Brooks Lennon to even the score 1-1.

In the 18th minute, Gonzalo Pineda was forced to substitute an injured Miles Robinson with Alex De John.

Ronaldo Cisneros reclaimed the lead with landing his shot into an open goal.

The 36th minute ended with Cisneros’ third goal of the night. Cisneros tallied his first-half hat trick, becoming the third player to score three goals in one match in Atlanta United’s MLS history.

 

At the end of the first half Atlanta led 3-1.

 

In the final minutes Brook Lennon scored Atlanta’s fourth and final goal to seal a 4-1, victory over Chicago Fire FC.

“I feel very happy, especially for the team’s victory. Obviously the three goals make me feel happy. We came from three previous matches without a victory, so for me the most important thing today is the victory and the three points.” said Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros.

Up Next: Atlanta will play four of its next five MLS matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where it is unbeaten in its last 11 games dating back to last season. Atlanta United will travel to Tennessee to face Nashville SC Wednesday, May 11, for the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at GEODIS Park. Kickoff is set for 8:00 pm.

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