A stop and start beginning of the season and some underwhelming results had Atlanta United in an unfamiliar position heading into the final weekend in May: looking up at the rest of the Eastern Conference in the standings. But a fixture-packed month gave them an opportunity with plenty of points on the table –– they just had to go out there and earn them. And that they did, racking up six wins to put them within striking distance of the Eastern Conference lead with matches in hand. Here are the key moments that fueled their rise up the table:
Darlington’s Dribble vs Colorado
Coming off a disappointing loss the week prior, Atlanta United needed to take advantage of their home field and get a win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against an improved Colorado Rapids to start their climb up the East.