Because Atlanta United is in the Eastern Conference and the Colorado Rapids are in the Western Conference, the two teams only meet once each year. In ATL’s inaugural season last year, the Rapids went to ATL and lost 1-0, so this time the Five Stripes are heading to Colorado for the first time to take on the Burgundy Boys at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Colin previewed ATLUD earlier this week, but we talked with Haris Kruskic of Dirty South Soccer to learn a little more.
Burgundy Wave: Considering Atlanta has clinched a playoff spot and the Rapids aren’t in their conference, how seriously do you think the club is taking this game?