The day has finally arrived. Atlanta United get back to work. After a successful 2019 in which the Five Stripes won the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup but ultimately fell short in the CONCACAF Champions League and MLS Playoffs, Frank de Boer’s side will be looking to build on their early successes next season.
And with a CCL campaign to open up the 2020 season, there is plenty for de Boer and his staff to prepare this preseason. That is why Atlanta have returned to training early, after all.
So, with all this in mind, here are the top three storylines to track this preseason.