Hells Yeah!
Atlanta wins its first MLS Cup after beating the Portland Timbers 2-0.
Being there was awesome. They set the new MLS Cup attendance record with 73,019 and it showed...it was LOUD!
Also, props to the Timbers Army who showed up and took over 2 sections in the top corner. They could definitely be heard throughout the stadium...when Atlanta fans weren't cheering and chanting themselves.
The game itself was entertaining. Portland looked dangerous many times in the first half but no real chances. The first Atlanta goal came off a weird deflection/back pass. The game seemed to open up a bit more and Guzan made an incredible point blank save on a header to keep Atlanta ahead. The second goal was pretty off a free kick, flicked on and put home on the back post.
It'll be interesting to see what Atlanta look like next year; their coach will be gone, Almiron will most likely be playing in England, and plenty of rumor around Josef Martinez.
Hopefully next year the Dynamo won't suck so much either.