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Talking Atlanta United with Dirty South Soccer

1. Since the departure of Gabriel Heinze, Atlanta United has been arguably the hottest team in the league, going from the bottom of the Eastern Conference table to almost a certainty for the MLS Cup Playoffs. What’s been the most noticeable difference for Atlanta, and do you expect them to continue in their current form for long?

That’s a really difficult question to answer and one that will probably be pondered for quite some time. The simple explanation is a noticeable improvement in two areas. Firstly, on the field, the tactical mindset has gotten much less complicated.