Yamil Asad scored the first goal in Atlanta United’s history, giving the MLS expansion team a 1-0 lead over the New York Red Bulls in the 25th minute at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium.

The goal came on a cross from right fullback Tyrone Mears to the back post, where Asad poked it past Luis Robles and into the goal.

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