Although they fell short of topping the Eastern Conference, defending their MLS Cup crown or ever coming close to Los Angeles FC in the Supporters’ Shield, based on sheer name quality alone, you could make a rather fair argument that Atlanta United were the most talented team in all of Major League Soccer last season.
There are very few teams who had a league MVP and record goalscorer, the South American Player of the Year, two elite centre-backs, a brilliant central midfielder, one of the greatest SuperDraft picks in recent years, and an American legend in goal.