Back from the match. Overall a fun encounter and arguably a deserved sharing of the points. Crowd was in good form. NYC had the bulk of possession but I'd say the volume of quality attacks was about the same. Still feels like a classic kissing-your-sister result, and I really hate that Atlanta couldn't break NYC's unbeaten run. Especially after giving up a stupid penalty (Shame to see Parky give that up) and having doubts about their 2nd. Random takeaways: - Barco. Meh. Looked about as expected for an 18yo making his debut with a senior side. Frankly I wouldn't have used him today but would've brought on Williams, instead. - Following up on Barco, I do question how he'll fit in a possible starting XI. Gressel has proven a very quality player and great at feeding the ball into the final third. Nagbe is coming around. Which leaves defensive midfielders like Larentowicz, and it's safe to say Barco isn't replacing the big ginger. Anyway... - Have to rewatch the highlights but I really, really thought Villa was offside on the buildup to NYC's 2nd goal. Received the ball on the right inside channel and was a few yards in front of his closest defender, but I haven't been able to see highlights showing the other defenders at that time. - Have to agree with the VAR that cancelled Nagbe's goal. Regrettable, but by the rules of the game that's the right call. - Atlanta really missed Villalba. Kratz is an able midfielder but he didn't shine tonight and Atlanta missed having another attacker who could cut inside and mirror the pace of Martinez. The long balls on offer were essentially wasted and Atlanta's usual plan of attack was muted as a result. Martinez played like someone missing his best friend. - It's going to be interesting seeing the fates of Atlanta, NYC, and TFC come to bear. Someone's gotta win the conference and someone's going to be stuck in 3rd (or possibly lower). Hope it provided for some entertaining show on TV. Cheers.