Coaching changes are usually made with the goal of an immediate change of results in mind. But as Gonzalo Pineda prepares to take the reigns from Rob Valentino, the hope will be that Atlanta United’s current form carries on under the Five Stripes’ third manager of the season. Atlanta has won four straight under Valentino, shooting up the Eastern Conference standings from Wooden Spoon contender to five points out of third place. Pineda doesn’t have an easy task in front of him of matching his predecessor's accomplishments. With continued injury woes and international absences looming, September has the makings of a rough month.