With the rush of feelings of the first preseason game out of the way, Atlanta United will be getting down to business this week ahead of the Carolina Challenge Cup in Charleston. They will face the Columbus Crew next Saturday, Seattle Sounders on February 22, and the hosts to conclude the tournament on February 25. The first two games especially will give Tata Martino and his staff a better idea of where his squad stands on the precipice of their first MLS season.
After analyzing the first half of Saturday’s game, United needs to tighten up some things in the back.