Atlanta United opened their 2022 MLS season with an inspiring 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City in front of a raucous Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowd. The Five Stripes showed off their new-look formation and mentality and left everyone impressed with how entertaining of a match they played. Here are a few thoughts on a near-perfect beginning to what’s looking like a promising season.
The Press Is Back
You absolutely love to see it. After several seasons of various three and five-at-the-back formations, the return of the 4-2-3-1 brought with it a menacing press that caused SKC tons of headaches.