Atlanta United FC’s season is off to a good start with the team sitting at 2-0-1 after back-to-back blowout wins over Minnesota United FC and the Chicago Fire. While the end goal would seem to be holding up MLS Cup in December, it’s actually just one of five pieces of hardware they can win.
Like the NBA, NFL, NHL and Major League Baseball, MLS clubs participate in a playoff to determine the overall champion. Unlike the four other major sports leagues, they also compete to win four domestic and continental competitions: the Supporters’ Shield, U.