While the top executives and many MLS owners were slapping each other on the back a few weeks ago at the sight of Atlanta United opening its huge new Mercedes Benz Stadium to the screaming throngs of 70,000 fans, I was cringing.
Cringing because of how consistently successful the newest teams in MLS have been, and what that meant for smaller teams from the beginnings of MLS. A few weeks ago, I wrote:
Atlanta’s big debut makes me nervous
The big news of the weekend was Atlanta United shattering previous MLS records in single game attendance at their new stadium, as they drew more than 70,000 fans.