It’s a September night in Atlanta, and 70,000+ supporters have taken over Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The crowd erupts into the instantly recognizable A-T-L chant, one of the many that have now become an Atlanta staple. Johan Camargo is among them, overwhelmed by the powerful sight.
“It’s incredible,” says Camargo of his first Atlanta United game. “The level of fandom they have – how they live by the team – it was an amazing environment. They have a gorgeous stadium. I actually felt like I was in Europe watching Barcelona or Real Madrid.”
A native of Panama City, Panama, soccer is the first sport in Camargo’s memory.