That's all from Columbus.

An absent first half, a goal conceded, but an improved second half including a penalty save from Guzan aren't enough to topple the defending champs in their home in the first match of the season.

Into a bye week, then we're back in the Benz. Til then.

Halfway through stoppage. Is an equalizer on the cards?

NINE (9) minutes of stoppage. Thanks VAR.

Wolff and Almada linkup and Atlanta are COOKING

Almada strike was headed goalward, deflected away by the Crew

Slisz helps move the ball along, Wolff to Almada and his near-endline shot is high of the bar.

Time's winding down in Columbus, Atlanta still seeking an equalizing first goal of 2024.

Jay Fortune, Tyler Wolff enter for Muyumba, Silva as Pineda's first substitutions in the 80th minute

dear god Thiago he has a family

OH WHAT A PASS

Almada has awoken, gorgeous ball to Silva and squares to GG, saved by Schulte.

20 minutes to go, Atlanta getting closer...

Almada chips it in for Saba, layoff header to Giakoumakiiiiiiiis

GG's shooting leg connects right into the leg of defending Camacho, who touches the ball away. Ow.

Still, maybe Atlanta's best chance so far today

Almada seems to be somewhat disconnected from the team today. Important to note his absence in preseason for Olympic qualifying with Argentina, he'll take longer to get up to speed re: team chemistry

Lennon finds Almada top of the box...

shot doesn't come off like he's imagined it, easy grab for Schulte

Brad Guzan denies Cucho Hernandez and the scoreline remains 0-1!

Certainly this will not impact anyone's thoughts and opinions on the goalkeeping situation

GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ

BRAD GUZAN SAVES IT BRAD GUZAN SAVES IT

Yellow shown to Gregersen as well. Cucho up to take against Guzan.

Penalty to Columbus. Can't say I disagree.

waiiiiit a minute

VAR having another look, and the center referee is at the monitor...