Atlanta United pulled off the unthinkable on Wednesday. With their 1-0 away win over rivals Orlando City, they successfully won back-to-back matches for the first time in 2022. But all hyperbole aside, there is tangible reason for optimism surrounding the Five Stripes for the first time in what feels like an eternity. I was originally going to wait until after the Union match to talk about the happenings, but since I’m wide awake at 6:00 a.m., let’s talk about why this newfound good form feels like the start of something really good for the future of the club.
Why Atlanta United discovering its identity is more important than sneaking into the playoffs
