Atlanta United entered last weekend’s match against Nashville SC desperate for a victory. With interim manager Stephen Glass in charge for the first time, the Five Stripes hosted a match facing more uncertainty than perhaps ever before.
Fortunately for Atlanta, they turned in a much better performance. And while Glass didn’t fundamentally depart from Frank de Boer’s system, he tweaked a few elements to add more solidity to the team.
Most importantly, the team executed Glass’ plans with enthusiasm and urgency, a major departure from the on-field malaise we witnessed last month in Orlando.