Bolstered by a top-notch owner, Atlanta showed with its title-winning run what MLS teams can, and should, aspire to be
Atlanta United's tradition of having celebrities hammer a ceremonial golden spike raised an interesting question before Saturday's MLS Cup final. Which Atlanta celebrity would be called on to wield the hammer and spark the celebration on the biggest night in the team's brief history?
The club ultimately made the perfect choice, handing the oversized hammer to owner Arthur Blank, who enthusiastically drove that golden spike, setting the tone for a night Atlanta won't forget, and one that provided the perfect ending to a season that has set a new standard for Major League Soccer.