Atlanta United’s exit from the postseason may sting, but as the season begins to form in the rearview mirror, it’s worth looking back and taking stock of how 2019 treated the Five Stripes. And while MLS Cup may have been the ultimate goal, the year has still been a massive success. Here are some of the highlights from this season:
MLS RECORD: Most points ever by a defending champion
The year started out bumpy as the team began to gel under a new philosophy. But the team got hot in the month of May and never really looked back, shooting up the Eastern Conference standings.