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Herediano manager Medford wary of strong Atlanta United, even after Tata departure

The Costa Rican recently signed a deal to return to Herediano, where he feels a stiff test awaits him in the Concacaf Champions League

Hernan Medford is expecting an enormous challenge from Atlanta United in the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions League next year, even with Tata Martino leaving the club.

Medford recently retook the reins of Herediano, which remains alive in the fight for this year’s Costa Rican championship. On Monday, he saw “The Team” drawn against MLS Cup finalist Atlanta United for its first-round matchup in the region’s club championship.

Martino is set to leave the club after this weekend's MLS championship match, which has some wondering if the momentum in Atlanta can be sustained.