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Union bracing for 'intimidation and chaos' at Atlanta United

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.