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Atlanta United: 5 things learned in dominate win over Columbus

ByJosh Bouland|
BRONX, NY - JUNE 09: Head Coach Gerardo "u201cTata"u201d Martino gives instructions to his team during the match between New York City FC and Atlanta United FC at Yankee Stadium on June 09, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. The match ended in a tie score of 1 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
BRONX, NY - JUNE 09: Head Coach Gerardo "u201cTata"u201d Martino gives instructions to his team during the match between New York City FC and Atlanta United FC at Yankee Stadium on June 09, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. The match ended in a tie score of 1 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
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COLUMBUS, OH – JUNE 13: Atlanta United FC defender Franco Escobar (2) battles with Columbus Crew SC midfielder Luis Argudo (26) to keep the ball in bounds in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Atlanta United FC on June 13, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. Atlanta won 2-0. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – JUNE 13: Atlanta United FC defender Franco Escobar (2) battles with Columbus Crew SC midfielder Luis Argudo (26) to keep the ball in bounds in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Atlanta United FC on June 13, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. Atlanta won 2-0. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2. Stellar road form

Last week Atlanta became the first team to take points from NYCFC at Yankee Stadium this season. On Wednesday night, the Five Stripes became the first team this season to hold Columbus scoreless at home, and the first team to do it since July 1st, when they held the Crew scoreless in their match last year.

Since losing in Houston on opening weekend, Atlanta is undefeated in seven road matches with five wins. They currently hold the best road record of anyone in MLS. Their inaugural season highlighted a strong home form, but this year the team is excelling away from home.

Atlanta have no more road matches in June, but July will feature three road matches out of five. It will be key for the Five Stripes to continue their hot road form. The team is currently on pace to finish with 70 points. If form holds, Atlanta will break the Supporters Shield points record, set by Toronto FC who finished with 69 points. This road play is a big part of that possibility.

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