 He featured for Atlanta as they beat the Rochester Raging Rhinos and the Portland Timbers to secure their first ever championship appearance.On 29 September, Lancaster started the championship game and played 89 minutes as Atlanta lost to the Seattle Sounders at Starfire Sports Entertainment Complex.Lancaster started the opening game of the 2008 season, and played 90 minutes in the draw with the Carolina RailHawks before being replaced by Tate Parrish in stoppage time.