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.
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