By Anonymous (not verified), March 1, 2022
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From MLS
Dwyer Among Dynamic Debuts in Week 1 |
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Photo Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
New faces in new places showed out in Week 1, with Atlanta United’s Dom Dwyer, D.C. United’s Michael Estrada and New England Revolution’s Sebastian Lletget proving vital to their team’s success in their respective season openers.Coming on as an injury replacement in the 26th minute, Dwyer immediately made his impact felt in his club debut, quickly evading his defender and stinging a strong left past a diving ‘keeper to give Atlanta a 2-0 lead in the closing seconds of the first half. Dwyer’s goal, his first since September 21, 2019, extended the lead for the 5 Stripes, and with more than 200 total MLS appearances and 80 career goals, he looks to continue to provide another veteran presence to a strong Atlanta frontline.In the District of Columbia, Estrada, a 25-year-old Ecuadorian forward, had an MLS debut to remember, registering a first-half brace in D.C. United’s 3-0 victory over expansion side Charlotte FC. He looks to continue his strong start at FC Cincinnati on Saturday, March 5 (6 p.m., MLS Live on ESPN+). Acquired in a blockbuster trade from LA Galaxy in December, midfielder Sebastian Lletget immediately contributed to the New England attack as the Revolution opened their Supporters’ Shield defense with a 2-2 draw against Portland.In the 63rd minute, Lletget utilized a swift one-timer on a cross from DeJuan Jones to give the Revolution a 2-1 lead. He hopes to continue to make his veteran presence felt as New England opens their home slate this Saturday against FC Dallas (1:30 p.m., MLS Live on ESPN+).
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