Hartford Athletic right back Nii Armah Ashitey holds off pressure against New York Red Bulls II. (USL Champioship)
Hartford Athletic began its 2021 season and the Harry Watling era on Friday evening with a 3-2 win at New York Red Bulls II, outlasting the MLS reserve side on the campus of Montclair State University.
Three road points were ultimately clinched by an 85th-minute goal from central midfielder Arthur Rogers, whose free kick bounced through the six-yard box and into the goal.
Watling, getting his first taste of USL Championship action, said that Rogers was the “best player on the pitch by a mile.” The Englishman...
