Well, it’s almost here. After months of waiting and anticipating, Atlanta United open its 5th season away to L.D. Alajuelense in 1st leg of the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16. And to say that this will be a tough game for the Five Stripes is an understatement: not only are Los Leones deep into their season, but they are atop Costa Rica’s Primera División with 34 points through 16 matches, 6 points clear of Santos de Guápiles. And their stingy defense will be on display: they’ve allowed just 9 goals all season.
Needless to say, Gabriel Heinze’s side will have it all to do against one of Costa Rica’s most successful clubs.