What a win. Most unexpected home win in a while.
The Parker foul was a red card. I knew it was as soon as it happened. Clear view from the South Ward. It sucks, and it is a very soft foul to get a red. But it was 100% a foul. And it was a 100% the last man back on a clear, scoring opportunity. That's a red card. It doesn't matter that he ended up getting the shot off, he was completely off balance and falling down, because it was a foul.
Tarek has been really good. Best case scenario that we could have expected. Great trade considering we got him for peanuts. Reliable backup CB and gives us the ability to play 3 in the back if we want. Nealis has also looked good.
Kemar Lawrence is a fucking beast. Guy just puts out fires before they can even start. It makes such a difference with him in the lineup. There is no doubt in my mind that if Lade had played over him, the entire game would be different. Love his antics at the end too with Villalba.
As for a rivalry with Atlanta...it feels more like a "big match up" at the moment. If we both continue to be top teams and play big games, it will turn into a rivalry.