Atlanta United march towards Kansas City for a battle with perennial Western conference contenders, Sporting KC tonight. Peter Vermes’ side have been the Lannister to Atlanta United’s Stark so far in their two years in MLS. In 2017, Five Stripes legend Jacob Peterson scored a late goal against his former team to grab a draw in KC. Last season, the blue team walked into the Benz and reigned supreme, 2-0.
This match will be a little different. Sporting are as vulnerable as they’ll ever be right now. They are ravaged by injuries and international absences.