When Atlanta United were in their infancy, more than a year from playing actual matches, talk about them emulating today’s opponent was rampant. Could they be the next Seattle Sounders? Well, so far so good. The club have 27,000+ season tickets sold and a very competitive roster heading into their first season. Expectations have rose so much that fans and some media members believe they’ll be the first expansion franchise to make the playoffs in their first year since the Sounders did in 2009.
The similarities between the two teams are many. From the NFL stadium they (will) play in to the big market feel you get from each.