MLS Recap: The Loons come alive late, twice

There is no doubt that playing MLS games during the international break is a bit iffy. Nevertheless, four matches were played during the so-called “break.”

With only a handful of games left in the MLS season, each contest’s meaning has increased tenfold. For the seven clubs (Minnesota played twice) that participated during the break, here is how each affected their postseason chances and faired against their opponents.

The two most recent expansion sides squared off on Tuesday in Atlanta United’s brand-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Known as an impenetrable fortress, Atlanta had yet to lose in their new home beforehand. That all changed when the Loons rolled into town and took all three points.…