CARSON, CA - APRIL 21: Zlatan Ibrahimovic #9 of Los Angeles Galaxy and Leandro Gonzalez #5 of Atlanta United pursue the play as Michael Parkhurst #3 of Atlanta United plays the volley during the second half of the MLS match at StubHub Center on April 21, 2018 in Carson, California. Atlanta United defeated the Galaxy 2-0. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
Five years ago last week, Atlanta United played in their first MLS match. At the center of their defense that night was the duo of Michael Parkhurst and Leandro González Pirez. In many ways, the club is still looking for their replacements.