With six points in three matches, Atlanta United can be happy with how they’ve kicked off their inaugural season, but team captain Michael Parkhurst admits they still have plenty of room to grow. However, when asked if the support of the fans could be better, the 33-year-old center back responded in awe.
“Honestly, it’s been fantastic. Above and beyond anything we could have imagined. We’re very grateful that when we go out there for home games we have 55,000, 45,000 fans out there cheering us on. It’s a huge momentum boost, it really is.”
The 2017 expansion side has sold out its first two home matches, garnering a combined attendance of over 100,000, making them only the second MLS club in history to do so.