Well, so much for that six-match winning streak to end the season. Atlanta United suffered a poor loss to Columbus Crew SC last week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but shook off a slow start on Wednesday evening at FC Cincinnati to come away with a 2-0 win. Its next challenge: a home match against a tricky San Jose Earthquakes that is a threat to get some goals on the board. Let’s hope this one ends up as a win without the drama of last year.
From a standings standpoint, Atlanta are already in, but a win guarantees it at least a 3rd-place finish in the Eastern Conference a 1st-round home playoff match.