Letโs talk about the memorable 4-2 victory over Toronto FC with game thrilling goals from Thiago Almada and a hat trick from Juanjo Purata onย Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Stadium.
๐น๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ pic.twitter.com/1rN0jN1Tmc
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 11, 2022
It was a history-making night for Purata, who became both the all-time highest-scoring defender in Atlanta history with six goals in 13 matches, and the second full-time defender to record a hat trick in MLS history.
Both Almada and Purata were named to the MLS Team of the Week while Almada also took home MLS Goal of the Week honors.
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Congrats, Juanjo and Thiago โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/HRWjJp4Mkw
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 12, 2022
Now with only 4 games left the win on Saturday gave Atlanta a must needed 3 points. The Five Stripes have a chance to gain another 3 points and keep the playoff spot hope alive when the team matchup against itโs rival the Lions.
Up Next: Atlanta United is headed to Florida to take on Orlando City SC on Wednesday at Exploria Stadium. This will be the second matchup in 2022, both clubs drew 1-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 17. Atlanta currently holds a 7-3-6 all-time record against Orlando: 3-1-4 at home and 4-2-2 on the road, out-scoring Orlando a combined 24 goals to 18. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. EST.
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