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Atlanta United Vs Philadelphia Union: Winners and losers – Five Stripes stumble again

By Chris Smith

ATLANTA, GA MARCH 10: Atlanta head coach Frank de Boer gestures from the sideline during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Atlanta United FC on March 10th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA MARCH 10: Atlanta head coach Frank de Boer gestures from the sideline during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Atlanta United FC on March 10th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA MARCH 17: Atlanta’s Miles Robinson (12) settles the ball during the MLS match between Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC on March 17th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA MARCH 17: Atlanta’s Miles Robinson (12) settles the ball during the MLS match between Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC on March 17th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Winner – Miles Robinson

So, while every other Five Stripes player around him descended into chaos at times on Sunday, Miles Robinson continued to be an absolute machine in defence.

At just 22, Robinson is supposed to be the rookie in the Atlanta defence, learning off the likes of Parkhurst and Gonzalez Pirez. However, throughout this very young season so far, he has been the glue holding the whole thing together.

On Sunday, he snuffed out the considerable threat of Fabrice-Jean Picault and Cory Burke with three aerial duels won and three clearances, including one off the goal line, while his pace in recovery and composure in possession was on full display once again. USMNT awaits.

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