Atlanta United fall again, streak is now eight straight in league without a victory

Brooks Lennon, left, battles for possession during the first half of a Major League Soccer match between Atlanta United and Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice Add a red card on goal keeper Brad Guzan to the list of things can go wrong and did go wrong for Atlanta United Saturday night. Backup goal keeper Josh Cohen came into the match and immediately saw a free kick from LAFC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz fly his out-stretched hand and into the next to give the visiting team a 1-0 lead in the 63rd minute. Thiago Almada takes a free kick during the second half of a Major League Soccer match between Atlanta United and Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice The teams most recent success in U.S. Open Cup play, including that of Cohen during the penalty kick stage of the victory over Charleston earlier this week, could not hide the fact that something has bitten this team and won’t let go. Substitutions like Derrick Williams and Edwin Mosquera in the 72nd minute brought fresh legs onto the...