Jim Curtin has heard the horror stories from his coaching brethren across MLS about the challenges of playing Atlanta United on its home turf.
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He watched Atlanta’s 7-0 demolition of New England two weeks ago, a result that helped cost longtime Revolution coach Jay Heaps his job. He watched Sunday’s 2-0 win over Montreal, a game broadcast locally and nationally on Fox’s flagship network after the Eagles’ win over the Giants.
Now it’s the Union’s turn.
Take your pick of what makes games in Atlanta a spectacle and a challenge unlike any other in MLS’ 21-year-history.