Rob Usry

1 month ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

Atlanta United lost a match to a team who coming into Saturday had scored just three goals all season. The lowly New England Revolution came into Mercedes-Benz Stadium and walked away with a 1-0 win, leaving the Five Stripes with only four of a possible nine points on their three-match homestand. The usual lack of cohesion and sloppy play led to another extremely frustrating result and has fans understandably upset over what is looking like another long season ahead.

1 month ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

Atlanta United and FC Dallas played to a 1-1 draw Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Five Stripes failed to ride the momentum of a wild win a week ago and had to settle for a disappointing point after a forgettable showing. As has been the case for a while, it was more of the same story as chemistry issues, lack of bite in the final third, and one very poor pass resulted in yet another match leaving Atlanta supporters shaking their heads.

1 month ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

Atlanta United overcame a second half 3-1 deficit to pull off a thrilling 4-3 win over NYCFC on Saturday night. The Five Stripes looked down in the dumps ten minutes after halftime due to some defensive errors, but rallied in epic fashion to earn their second win of the season. While there are certainly some negative points to discuss, it’s time to celebrate a great result. Here are a few thoughts on an incredible night in the Benz.

1 month ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

A severely shorthanded Atlanta United escaped Cincinnati with a point after a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon. In a wild, back-and-forth match, the Five Stripes walk away with a favorable result against one of the best teams in MLS away from home while being without some important players. If you like well-written and intelligent reaction articles, Sam has already given his take on the match here.

2 months ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

Lionel Messi and friends were not about to be made to look the fool by Atlanta United three times in a row. Albeit with much lower stakes on the line, Inter Miami exacted a bit of revenge on the Five Stripes Sunday night thanks to a dramatic 2-1 result in the visitor’s favor. In what was a pretty even match, the reigning MLS Supporters’ Shield winners grabbed a fluky late goal to ruin what was an electric night in Atlanta. Here are a few thoughts on a bitter result with a familiar feeling.