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NYCFC 3, Atlanta United 1: Man of the match

Atlanta United midfielder Carlos Carmona, left, of Chile defends New York City FC forward David Villa (7) of Spain center as New York City FC Rodney Wallace watches, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Atlanta United midfielder Carlos Carmona, left, of Chile defends New York City FC forward David Villa (7) of Spain center as New York City FC Rodney Wallace watches, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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May 7, 2017

The man of the match for Atlanta United following Sunday’s 3-1 loss at NYCFC:

CARLOS CARMONA

Midfielder

Why: He scored his first goal for Atlanta United, and his first goal in MLS, on his first shot. The goal came in the 39th minute on a half-volley. He completed a team-high 86.5-percent of his passes (37).

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