Phase 1 of MLS’ return is just about finished, and Atlanta United wraps it up with a trip to Nashville this Saturday. The Five Stripes beat the Tennessean side 2-0 back on August 22nd, but since then results have been dire.
Atlanta has a draw and a loss against each Floridian outfit, and in turn is dangerously close to slipping out of the playoff race. Currently in 8th, just two points separate the Five Stripes from 12th. There’s no reason to suspect Atlanta can repeat its performances in the earlier meetings against Nashville, either.