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Before Leagues Cup, 5 takeaways from Atlanta United’s Sounders draw

The dramatic 2-2 encounter provided plenty to learn from as Atlanta tries to do some damage outside of regular-season play.

Atlanta United v Seattle Sounders FC | Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/GettyImages

Atlanta United’s clash with the Seattle Sounders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ended in a pulsating 2-2 draw. From a well-taken header to break the deadlock at 1-1 to a spectacular long-range strike by Aleksey Miranchuk for a dramatic late equalizer, the game had everything: intensity, drama, and high-quality attacking play.

Although Atlanta failed to secure all three points, this was a performance that highlighted both their attacking prowess and areas that still need improvement.