Tactical Preview: Atlanta United

Of all the disappointing aspects of Philadelphia’s loss to Atlanta in early June, perhaps the one that lingers longest is that the Union looked ready and able to go toe-to-toe with the best team in the Eastern Conference until everything went haywire. But still, few would have predicted the Union could hold their own against the weight of Atlanta’s deep pockets on the road in 2018.

The intriguing part about this Philly team, though, is that they continue to believe they can compete with anybody in MLS. And even if they have yet to finish their best chances, they consistently create the first chance against quality opponents.

Gressel in the middle

Since the last time these teams met, Darlington…