With Major League Soccer's postseason getting underway on Wednesday, we look ahead to the Eastern Conference's fourth-seeded Atlanta United hosting Columbus Crew SC. Graham Parker breaks down what should be a knockout-round thriller and assesses how each club can reach the conference semifinals.
Atlanta United
Strengths
Speed and organization. Tata Martino's team is thrilling to watch at its best and overwhelming to play against, especially when its new home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, is rocking with huge crowds, as it has been since the beginning of Atlanta's already impressive debut season a few months ago.