
Hartford Athletic forward Alex Dixon heads the ball against Saint Louis FC. (Hartford Athletic)
Just like that, year No. 2 for USL Championship side Hartford Athletic is over.
Hartford hosted Saint Louis FC at Dillon Stadium on Saturday night in an Eastern Conference quarterfinal match, having topped Group F. They had clear chances, but ultimately a 93rd-minute game-winner from midfielder Joaquin Rivas sealed the 1-0 defeat.
As the emotions settle from a 2020 season like no other, we've compiled five key takeaways. From head coach Radhi Jaidi's overall impact to some new faces who lifted the squad, there's a lot to sort through.
Let's get underway: