Atlanta on verge of MLS Cup final after first-leg win over New York Red Bulls

• Atlanta United 3-0 New York Red Bulls
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Josef Martinez, Franco Escobar and Hector Villalba scored as Atlanta United blew out the Supporters’ Shield-winning New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday in the opening leg of the MLS Eastern Conference final.

Before a crowd of 70,016 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, United defeated the Red Bulls for the first time in franchise history after three losses and a draw in their previous meetings. Atlanta also gave themselves a big dose of redemption after losing the Supporters’ Shield to New York on the final day of the regular season.

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