Thursday was a sad day in the world of American soccer as long-time ESPN soccer writer Doug McIntyre announced he was a victim of the company’s widespread layoffs. The way he announced it was bittersweet, especially for Atlanta United fans as it contained one last piece about their team.
Make sure you read his full article as it is a fantastic piece and a very in-depth look at the club. One particular part that was interesting was the way club President Darren Eales described the team’s supporters at matches. The popular belief among many, including him, was that it would be a learning process for Atlanta United fans to get on the same page and acquire the knowledge other more experienced fan bases around the world have.