Atlanta United has underwhelmed this season. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
In a league of parity like Major League Soccer, nearly every team has a legitimate shot to win MLS Cup thanks to the salary cap and playoff format. Atlanta United, despite some struggles this year, has a shot at making a playoff run.
But first things first for Atlanta United, they need to get into the playoffs.
All sports teams set goals and create both short term and long term plans for their organization. In MLS, clubs usually set goals to make the playoffs, or win the Supporters Shield, or win MLS Cup.