With Darren Eales joining Miguel Almiron at Newcastle and Josef Martinez again discussing the end of the time with the club, Atlanta United must consider its future and how it can find a new leader who will shepherd the club to new heights. Eales was the leader the club needed at its inception, valuing a close relationship with the fans, a deep connection and engagement in both the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia, a commitment to developing both local talent and high-priced foreign rising stars, and most importantly the intangible value of fun.