1: As much as a person is capable of hating something, I hate the Red Bulls. They have no interest in playing soccer and are the antithesis of Atlanta United. Probably why, after 7 seasons, we hadn’t beat them in the regular season. I was very nervous in the opening minutes because we seemed to be playing right into their hands. But fortunately we got the early goal which, is always important, but doubly so against the Bulls. 

2: No I seriously, I really hate the Red Bulls. This isn’t the kind of soccer I like to consume. I’ve never been so unbothered by a team building up their own play. Not a single one of their attacking opportunities came from their own build up. For the love of God, the best chance all night came off of OUR corner kick.

It was concerning for me how much we tried to play through their press or build up out of the back. It’s exactly what they want us to do and yet we did it. At this point the Red Bulls should be as mysterious to us as a blocked toilet is to a plumber. 

3: I was very happy to see cards come out early and often for the Bulls. The type of cynical fouls they love to make has to be punished. He definitely missed a few calls and if he suspects there is a head injury he’s got to call that immediately. If the suspected injury to a Red Bull player occurs in a promising attack for them and they get upset over the ref stopping g play, that’s on them. If they wanna dive and fake injuries constantly then they have to pay the consequences for crying wolf. Live by the sword, die by the sword. 

4: I wanna be clear here, Purata is a Gorgeous man, like near Tito levels. But he’s been a little inconsistent. He had some truly great moments tonight. In truth he probably stopped at least an attempt on goal, but he does seem to be one of those players that has mistakes of the really growing variety. Admittedly that might be a little unfair because as a defender, generally speaking, mistakes tend to mean more. But nevertheless it’s a little concerning. Luis Abram might become very important. 

5:  I think that will be one the hardest matches we play all season. They’re just a miserable team to play against. They’re physically and mentally exhausting. I say when we go to Jersey shore for pt2 we give them the ball and let them do the work. More goals would have been nice. It was tense right till the end. GG was in good positions and probably should’ve put another away, but a hard fought win with a clean sheet against someone we haven’t been able to take down over 7 seasons is something I’ll happily and proudly take. Also, Zoa is a far superior energy drink.