The latter half of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season is here, and for Atlanta United, the matches that are left to play may be more concerning next season than they are this season.
The Five Stripes, winners of their final Leagues Cup match, 4-1 over Atlas on Wednesday night, are currently embedded in a stretch where they have not won an MLS match in nearly two months (May 28). That said, they have been even worse on the road this season. Atlanta United, 4-9-11 overall, is 0-3-8 on the road this season, with the three draws coming at Austin, D.C., and Toronto. Only Austin FC (9-6-8 overall) has a winning record among the three teams that allowed Atlanta United to leave their grounds with a point.
Next up for manager first-year Atlanta United Ronny Deila, team captain Miguel Almiron (t