“Knee-Jerk Reactions” is Hudson River Blue’s series of what we were thinking throughout the match. We’ll share our unfiltered thoughts on the game at hand — no editing, no revisions. Just raw, pure emotion.

Here is what I thought of New York City FC’s 1-1 draw against Atlanta United:

First Half

7’: Ibeagha should score that

10’: Really good start for City thus far

14’: Villa with those skills that pay the bills!

21’: What a tackle from Callens

28’: City can’t keep leaving these opportunities on the table

34’: Should’ve had a corner there

44’: Sean Johnson to the rescue!

Second Half

46’: No Almiron for Atlanta this second half

48’: exasperated sigh

56’: City needs to find their way back into this game. And fast...

60’: C’mon, Villa! How is that not a goal!?

69’: This is getting frustrating

72’: For f**k’s sake!

77’: FINALLY!!!! 1-1

81’: This is nuts

90’: Give the post man of the match honors