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Talking Tactics Pt. II: Atlanta United’s formation situation

You may have heard that Atlanta United’s attack has been struggling this year. Well, “struggling” may be an understatement. Outside of the game in Kennesaw, the word “non-existent” would be more accurate. De Boer’s preferred 3-4-3 formation has become the scapegoat and focus of United fans’ rage. However, the formation is not the be-all, end-all issue in our attack; it’s an element, but not the sole reason for the lack of chances. So why is the attack so bad and what can Frank de Boer do to fix it?

I give you Exhibit A.

FC Cincinnati did what DC United and Monterrey had done: cut off service to Josef Martinez.