When looking back at the start of the 2019 season for Atlanta United, there were clear glimpses of doubt and uneasiness in the squad. It was widely reported how the team’s record signing and new manager were not exactly the best of friends.
Their first competitive match was a 3-1 loss away to Herediano in the club’s first-ever CONCACAF Champions League match. The result tested the fans’ trust in the front office and the changes that were made after the 2018 MLS Cup-winning season.
From replacing Atlanta United’s inaugural manager with a European castaway with a different play style to replacing the key figure in Atlanta United’s history with another South American prodigy, it was a safe bet to assume things would start off as rocky as they did.