Let’s talk about the memorable 4-2 victory over Toronto FC with game thrilling goals from Thiago Almada and a hat trick from Juanjo Purata on Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Stadium.
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒐𝒇𝒇 🛫 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.
T(wo) much heat 🥵
Congrats, Juanjo and Thiago ⭐️⭐️ 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 it’s 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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