Three dangers that lie in wait for Atlanta United’s season

We scout the horizon for the dangers that might bring harm to our cheerful optimism ahead of the 2024 season.

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There is clearly optimism surrounding the 2024 edition of Atlanta United as we creep ever closer to the opening of the new season this Saturday against the Columbus Crew. We recapped all the offseason moves, laid it all out in our jumbo-sized season preview, and we even laid out in clear terms that this is a year in which Atlanta United fans should have high expectations for what this team can accomplish.

But what are the potential pitfalls that lay ahead? Nothing is smooth sailing in MLS, and due to such a tight salary cap, every league is just a significant injury or two from seeing their fates turn upside down. Let’s take a look at a few of the things that could very well trip up Atlanta in what is bound to be one of the most competitive Eastern Conferences in MLS history.