After a week where Atlanta United avenged last year’s playoff exit with a 3-1 win over Columbus at home and later completed their sweep of Orlando City with a 2-1 win in enemy territory, the Five Stripes maintain their place at the top of the table and are now in full control of their Supporters’ Shield destiny. With eight matches now remaining, here’s how Atlanta find themselves in the driver’s seat:
Despite leading the Eastern Conference and the Supporters’ Shield race for the majority of the season, both New York clubs have been nipping at Atlanta’s heels with games in hand.