On Saturday evening, Columbus Crew SC will attempt to accomplish something the team never has before: defeat Atlanta United. The Five Stripes come to MAPFRE Stadium as the defending MLS Cup champions but have struggled to start the 2019 season, with no wins through three games (0-1-2).
Like the Crew, Atlanta welcomed in a new head coach this season, with Tata Martino leaving to take over the Mexican National Team and former Ajax and Netherlands manager Frank de Boer becoming the second head coach in team history. United also sold playmaker Miguel Almiron to Newcastle United of the English Premier League, replacing him with Pity Martinez.