In a season of remarkable attacking play, there was plenty to marvel on the other end of the pitch, with Atlanta United's goalkeepers and defenders putting their body on the line to keep the other team out. Here are the top 5 saves from the red, black and gold's inaugural MLS season.
5. Alec Kann vs Minnesota United - 3/12/17
In the driving snow, Alec Kann came up with two incredible reflex saves from point-blank range before pouncing on the final ball to keep the lead alive.
4. Michael Parkhurst vs Columbus Crew - 10/26/17
With the game on the line, the captain has to come up big in the clutch. That’s just what Michael Parkhurst did against the Columbus Crew. In the final minutes of extra time, Parkhurst reached and cleared a shot inches before it crossed the line to keep the deadlock intact.
WHAT A PLAY, @MFparkhurst!
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) October 27, 2017
With the game on the line, the captain was there pic.twitter.com/fpIJpLXpO0
3. Brad Guzan vs Orlando City - 7/21/17
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan made a big impression in his Atlanta United debut, coming up with save after save to keep the clean sheet in his man-of-the-match performance.
2. Brad Guzan vs Toronto FC - 10/22/17
After a slick Toronto passing pay to get Jozy Altidore behind the Atlanta United defense, Brad Guzan stood tall to swat away his U.S. international teammate with a stunning save from close range.
Go ahead and get those @MLS Save of the Week votes in now 👀 pic.twitter.com/vafVxrdU12
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) October 22, 2017
1. Brad Guzan vs New York Red Bulls - 10/15/17
With the defense caught out with a clever, quick free kick, Brad Guzan was called into action to keep the clean sheet against the New York Red Bulls. Bradley Wright-Phillips found himself free in the six-yard box, but Guzan gets a strong hand to the ball to keep out the 2014 and 2016 MLS Golden Boot winner.
