Atlanta United is known for their slick passing, their creativity, and their electric counter-attacking style. But after a final stretch of the regular season where they physicality increased and ultimately ended in disappointment, the team knew they would have so show another side to achieve their postseason goals.
“As players, it wasn’t good enough in Toronto,” Brad Guzan said. “It wasn’t good enough when we played the (New York) Red Bulls away. We needed to prove to ourselves, and ultimately, prove to everyone on the outside, that in the tough games and the games that mean something in terms of playing against the top teams, that we can show up, and not only play good football, but that we can battle.