The hope for Atlanta United fans is that the club’s 5th season of play will be a season that somewhat resembles what they, and we, have come to know as normal. And that’s to say nothing of what might happen in the stands, as the growing availability of COVID-19 vaccines appear to suggest that (maybe) a capacity crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium may not be too far off.
Atlanta’s fortunes on the field appear to be headed for an upswing after a disastrous 2020. The front office’s hiring of its 3rd full-time manager, Gabriel Heinze, marks a desire to return to a philosophy that saw it win MLS Cup in just its 2nd year to cap a successful 2-year stint for fellow Marcelo Bielsa disciple Tata Martino.