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Atlanta United Vs New York Red Bulls: 3 things we learned – Win streak snapped

By Josh Bouland

HARRISON, NJ - MAY 19: Hector Villalba #15 of Atlanta United is held back by Luis Robles #31 of New York Red Bulls to stop him from getting into it further with any Red Bull players after MLS match between Atlanta United FC and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on May 19 2019 in Harrison, NJ, USA. The New York Red Bulls won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
HARRISON, NJ - MAY 19: Hector Villalba #15 of Atlanta United is held back by Luis Robles #31 of New York Red Bulls to stop him from getting into it further with any Red Bull players after MLS match between Atlanta United FC and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on May 19 2019 in Harrison, NJ, USA. The New York Red Bulls won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images) /
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HARRISON, NJ – MAY 19: Frank de Boer Head Coach of Atlanta United FC after MLS match between Atlanta United FC and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on May 19 2019 in Harrison, NJ, USA. The New York Red Bulls won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
HARRISON, NJ – MAY 19: Frank de Boer Head Coach of Atlanta United FC after MLS match between Atlanta United FC and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on May 19 2019 in Harrison, NJ, USA. The New York Red Bulls won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images) /

2. Shutout streak snapped

Atlanta United made it 526 minutes without conceding a goal, good enough for seventh-best in MLS history. While the team may be disappointed with the streak ending, it was an impressive feat, especially when looking at where the Five Stripes sat before the run began.

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When Atlanta last conceded a goal on April 20 against FC Dallas, the team lost 2-1 and sat second to last in the Eastern Conference with just five points on the season. In the six games since, Atlanta have grabbed 15 points and now sit fourth in the conference with 20 points and a game in hand (or two) on the three teams ahead of them. Their points per game is also good enough for third in the East.

If not for the single defensive lapse that led to New York’s lone goal, Atlanta would’ve been able to continue the streak of shutout soccer. Although the streak is over, Atlanta’s ability to stop teams from scoring is a testament to the progress the team is constantly making. The Five Stripes have only conceded nine goals this season, which is good enough for best in the league (along with league-leading LAFC).

Now, with a Friday night match against Real Salt Lake and home games against Minnesota United and Chicago Fire in the next 11 days, Atlanta can begin a new shutout streak.

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