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Tools to the Match: How Atlanta United can top the newcomers in the home opener

Atlanta United (0-1-0) are coming off a tough season opener against D.C. United, but the reigning champs are back in Mercedes-Benz Stadium this weekend against league newcomers F.C. Cincinnati (0-1-0). The last time Atlanta hosted an expansion side, they beat LAFC in a 5-0 rout last season, and the Five Stripes will be hoping to do the same as they kickstart their 2019 campaign. Click here for details on how to follow the match.

Ahead of Atlanta’s home opener this Sunday, we broke down the Tools to the Match presented by Home Depot.

The Strength of the 17s

Since their first season in 2017, Atlanta United have proven themselves a force to be reckoned with around the league, but they’re even more impressive in front of their home crowd.