Atlanta United won the MLS Cup in only their second season in the competition with a 2-0 win over Portland Timbers on Sunday .
The goals were scored by Joseph Martinez, the league’s best player, in the 39th minute and Frankie Escobar, The Venezuelan striker, in the 54th minute. The match was held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in front of 73,19 people. Atlanta dominated his opponent and scored a goal in each run.
Atlanta’s win in the US is like Leicester in the 2016 Premier League, which won the title, just two years after the English Premier League, the same as Atlanta.
In his second year in the competition, Atlanta managed to crown the title before the departure of Argentine coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino who will leave the club after the end of the season and is reported that he will coach Mexico.
Portland launched their first attack in the 43rd minute, but Gozan, Atlanta goalkeeper, hit a header from Ibupesi, who missed a chance to draw.
Martinez was replaced in the 75th minute with applause and a warm welcome from the fans and was later named the best player in the match.
Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Gozan spoke of the importance of the city title. ‘’ It’s a great victory for the city, for me personally stands behind us in all the great moments. You never know when these moments are going through again ‘’ He told Fox Sports.
Finally, Atlanta has another team it can call champions.
Bouchra Ayadi
The Mirror 