Union take unbeaten record vs. Atlanta United this year into MLS playoffs showdown
The Union go into Thursday night’s MLS playoff conference semifinal at Atlanta United as clear underdogs. For a game like this, though, you take any advantage you can get, and this one isn’t nothing.
Know Your Enemy: Atlanta all about structure
Frank de Boer is all about structure. He wants seven players behind the ball defensively and protection in the center at all times. Nagbe’s two-way game has improved this season and de Boer can sit either Eric Remedi or Jeff Larentowicz next to the former US international.