Ajani Fortune's 1st MLS goal powers Atlanta United past Charlotte FC
Aug 31, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (6) dribbles the ball during the first half against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-USA TODAY Sports Ajani Fortune scored a second-half goal for his first career MLS tally to give Atlanta United a much-needed victory over host Charlotte FC 1-0 on Saturday night.
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan made six saves for Atlanta (8-12-7, 31 points) and has five clean sheets this year.
The United are in a 2-4-1 stretch and had not made much headway recently in pursuit of a postseason spot. They are battling for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Fortune, a 21-year-old midfielder, is in his second MLS season. Xande Silva assisted on the Atlanta goal in the 55th minute.
Charlotte (10-9-8, 38 points) is 0-1-1 in two matches since the break.
Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina stopped five shots.
Atlanta outshot Charlotte 19-12 despite losing the time of possession battle 51.9 percent to 48.1.
The United lost 3-2 at home earlier this season to Charlotte.
--Field Level Media
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