Atlanta United’s 2022 season is ninety minutes from one final conclusion. There will be no unlikely rescue, nor a miracle playoff run. The Five Stripes couldn’t procure even a first round postseason appearance to offer some form of hope a false sense of security and short-lived optimism. Instead, Atlanta’s gaping weaknesses are there for all to see. By the time kickoff against New York City rolls around, two hundred and thirty-three days will have passed since that 3-1 opening day win over Sporting KC. Since then the Five Stripes have proven to be inferior compared to its lofty aspirations in just about every facet of play and now face another off season of big questions.