Atlanta United

ATLANTA, GA NOVEMBER 11: Atlanta's Leandro González Pirez (5) reacts after Miguel Almiron's goal during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal match between Atlanta United and NYCFC on November 11th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated New York City FC by a score of 3 to 1 to advance in the playoffs. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Analyzing best performances from 2018 season

Atlanta United: What would Pity Martinez mean?

Atlanta United: Who was the best newcomer in 2018?

Atlanta United: South Americans key for CCL run

HARRISON, NJ - SEPTEMBER 30: Atlanta United head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino prior to the Major League Soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United on September 30, 2018 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Analyzing their seven losses from the 2018 season

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Frank de Boer head coach / manager of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Burnley and Crystal Palace at Turf Moor on September 10, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Learning from Crystal Palace with Frank de Boer

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Hector Villalba #15 of Atlanta United celebrates scoring the third goal against the New York Red Bulls during the MLS Eastern Conference Finals between Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Best ever in MLS?

ATLANTA, GA DECEMBER 08: Atlanta fans hold a copy of the Atlanta Journal Constitution announcing Atlanta's victory during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: 2018 MLS season in review – Conquered

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) and Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) celebrate a goal during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.(Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: More than just an MLS Cup

ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 22: Atlanta's Darlington Nagbe (6) moves the ball up the field during the match between Atlanta United and Real Salt Lake on September 22nd, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated Real Salt Lake by a score of 2 to 0. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: The Darlington Nagbe and Jeff Larentowicz effect

HARRISON, NJ - SEPTEMBER 30: Atlanta United head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino prior to the first half of the Major League Soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United on September 30, 2018 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs Portland Timbers: Will anyone want the ball?

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 24: Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) goes against Portland Timbers defender Zarek Valentin (16) during a MLS match between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United on June 24, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: The case for and against playing the Portland Timbers

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) reacts after scoring a goal during the MLS Eastern Conference final match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on November 25th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Portland Timbers: Being scared is no help at all

ATLANTA, GA NOVEMBER 11: Atlanta United fans wave flags during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal match between Atlanta United and NYCFC on November 11th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated New York City FC by a score of 3 to 1 to advance in the playoffs. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: CONCACAF Champions League update

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Julian Gressel #24 of Atlanta United FC celebrates the win of the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers: 5 key players to watch

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: The Atlanta United FC celebrate with the conference trophy after the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York Red Bulls: 5 things we learned – Atlanta 2.0

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: New York's Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) moves the ball up the field during the MLS Eastern Conference final match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on November 25th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls: How they got here

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) reacts after scoring a goal during the MLS Eastern Conference final match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on November 25th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: The shock from beating New York Red Bulls

BRONX, NY - NOVEMBER 04: Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United during the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal Leg 1 match between New York City FC and Atlanta FC at Yankee Stadium on November 04, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. Atlanta United won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York Red Bulls: Not over til it’s over

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Franco Escobar #2 of Atlanta United celebrates scoring the second goal against the New York Red Bulls in the second half of the MLS Eastern Conference Finals between Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York Red Bulls: 3 key players to watch

FOXBOROUGH - OCTOBER 22: Fans display the score in last year's Super Bowl before the New England Patriots' comeback win against the Atlanta Falcons. The New England Patriots hosted the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL regular season football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Oct. 22, 2017. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Pressure or power of city’s pain?

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- August 5: Chris Armas, head coach of New York Red Bulls, on the sideline during the New York Red Bulls Vs Los Angeles FC MLS regular season game at Red Bull Arena on August 5, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United: Chris Armas style helps Five Stripes?

ATLANTA, GA MARCH 11: Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) acknowledges the fans after scoring a goal during the match between DC United and Atlanta United on March 11, 2018 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated DC United by a score of 3 - 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls: Luis Robles inadvertently reveals Atlanta key

ATLANTA, GA NOVEMBER 11: Atlanta United fans wave flags during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal match between Atlanta United and NYCFC on November 11th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated New York City FC by a score of 3 to 1 to advance in the playoffs. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York Red Bulls: 5 key players to watch – Injury issues

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 30: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) and Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) celebrate a goal during an MLS match between the Orlando City and Atlanta United FC on June 30, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United: More than just forwards

ATLANTA, GA MARCH 11: Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) acknowledges the fans after scoring a goal during the match between DC United and Atlanta United on March 11, 2018 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated DC United by a score of 3 - 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Season review and Eastern Conference Final preview

ATLANTA, GA MAY 20: New York's Aaron Long (33) and Atlanta's Leandro González Pirez (5) argue with referee Chris Penso during the match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on May 20, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The New York Red Bulls Sporting defeated Atlanta United FC 3 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Distractions in the playoffs?

HARRISON, NJ - SEPTEMBER 30: New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas shakes hands with Atlanta United head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino prior to the Major League Soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United on September 30, 2018 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: The case for and against playing the New York Red Bulls