In search of a first point in Major League Soccer (MLS), Charlotte FC narrowly failed on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Jake Mulraney scored in the seventh minute of added time in the second half and Atlanta United FC won 2-1.
The expansion team was well on its way to extracting a draw. Indeed, Adam Armor had equalized in the 66th minute by redirecting a corner kick with a header. It was the very first goal in the franchise’s history.
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Josef Martinez was the other scorer in the game with a penalty shot in the 60th minute.
Charlotte FC will look for a first victory on Saturday by hosting the New England Revolution.
A first defeat for the Red Bulls
After a smashing start to the season, during which they scored seven goals in two games, the New York Red Bulls suffered defeat for the first time this campaign.
Their scorer is Minnesota United, who shut out their rivals 1-0 at Red Bull Arena.
Luis Amarilla was the only player to score. His spectacular volley got the better of goalkeeper Carlos in the 51st minute.
On the other side, goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair defended the cage of his team brilliantly, repelling the eight shots on target from the New York club.
Minnesota United are still undefeated after three games in MLS this season, but this is their first victory.
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