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Atlanta United 2, Chicago 1: By the numbers

Atlanta United's Franco Escobar works his way up the field against Chicago on Saturday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill. (Atlanta United)
Atlanta United's Franco Escobar works his way up the field against Chicago on Saturday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill. (Atlanta United)
By Doug Roberson
May 6, 2018

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United's 2-1 win against Chicago on Saturday at Toyota Park:

1st

Goal for Ezequiel Barco. It came in the 57th minute.

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2.44

Points per game for Atlanta United, the highest ratio in MLS this season.

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3

Road wins for Atlanta United this season. It won four games on the road last season.

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4th

Start for Franco Escobar this season. He started the first three games before sustaining a concussion.

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5

Assists for Miguel Almiron this season.

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7

Goals for Josef Martinez this season.

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8

Games unbeaten for Atlanta United.

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10

Shots for Atlanta United, six on goal.

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13

More goals scored than goals allowed by Atlanta United, which is the biggest difference in MLS this season.

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14

Shots for Chicago, three on goal.

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20

Crosses for Chicago.

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22

Points this season, which puts them first in the East.

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23

Goals scored this season, which leads MLS.

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26

Goals in 29 games in MLS for Martinez.

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50.3

Percent of the possession was controlled by Atlanta United.

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58.6

Percent of the duels were won by Atlanta United.

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15,024

Tickets sold and distributed for Saturday’s game.

About the Author

Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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