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|| On Sunday, Atlanta United prevailed 2-1 against the Chicago Fire thanks to an own goal scored by Chicago in stoppage time. Atlanta United's home undefeated record was preserved thanks to the late game-winning goal. In the 13th minute, Giakoumakis scored his fifth goal of the season to give Atlanta United a 1-0 lead. Almada spotted Lennon's diagonal run on the right side after they had controlled the ball for most of the first few minutes. Then, with Giakoumakis in a perfect position, Lennon crossed the ball into the box. The 5-Stripes seized the lead in the first minute when the Greek attacker took a touch to get possession of the ball and then knocked it past Chicago goalie Chris Brady. But in the 90th minute, Atlanta United gave up a goal to Chicago and lost their long-held lead. The Atlanta defense was unable to reassemble in time after giving up a turnover, and the ball was able to get past their defense. Clément Diop, who made his debut for Atlanta United in the second half w...

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