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ATLUTD: Tactical Analysis

Talking Tactics.

Roll the Tape: Atlanta United 4-0 Colorado Rapids

How the Five Stripes earned its third clean sheet of the season, Tyler Wolff’s first MLS goal and more from Atlanta United’s win over Colorado Rapids

Roll the Tape: Atlanta United 1-3 Charlotte FC

Another brace by a former player, Brooks Lennon’s Justin Meram-sized blind spots and more from the latest in a string of losses

Roll the Tape: Inter Miami 2-1 Atlanta United

How opponents are locking down Thiago Almada, why the attack isn’t producing at the level it should and Josef Martinez’s revenge

Roll the Tape: A closer look at how Atlanta fell 3-1 to Nashville SC

It’s time to face the music… and the tape.

Roll the Tape: Analyzing Atlanta United’s 2-1 win over Chicago Fire

It wasn’t pretty. Let’s see why.

Roll the Tape: Toronto FC 2-2 Atlanta United

The Forest kit strikes again...

Roll the Tape: Breaking down Atlanta United’s 1-1 draw to NYCFC

A closer look at some crucial moments in a very tight and intense game

Roll the Tape: Breaking down key defensive moments in Atlanta United’s 1-0 win vs New York Red Bulls

There may not have been many goals to talk about, but there’s plenty to analyze defensively

Roll the Tape: Why Atlanta United’s attack produced so little against Columbus Crew

I guess this is somewhat expected when you’re missing two very important DP attackers

Roll the Tape: How Atlanta United crumbled defensively against Columbus Crew

It was bad. It was painful. Let’s talk about why.

Roll the Tape: Breaking down Atlanta United’s 5-1 goalfest against the Portland Timbers

If they keep scoring at this rate, I might need to write two attacking analyses per week

Roll the Tape: A closer look into how Atlanta United defended against the Portland Timbers

Almost a second clean sheet in a row... so, so close...

The Tactics Board: How Does Pineda Keep Atlanta United’s Momentum Through the International Window?

Key players will be repping their national teams, but the away match in Columbus presents possibilities

Roll the Tape: Analyzing Atlanta United’s three-goal win at Charlotte FC

Caleb Wiley goes off, Luiz Araújo shakes off the curse and Thiago Almada continues to prove he’s a top player in the league

Roll the Tape: A deep dive into Atlanta United’s defending in its 3-0 victory at Charlotte FC

The first clean sheet of the season, a look at the Five Stripes’ organized defensive structure and me freaking out about Total Football

Roll the Tape: Analyzing Atlanta United’s attacking against Toronto FC

Rossetto TAKES SHOTS, Guzan gives us heart attacks and Tanky McTankface makes his grand debut

Roll the Tape: A look at Atlanta United’s defending in its 1-1 draw to Toronto FC

Pressing is the name of the game

Roll the Tape: A visual analysis of Atlanta United’s 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes

Let’s take a closer look at a couple of key plays from this dramatic match

Talking Tactics: Should Gonzalo Pineda keep Atlanta United in a back three?

Though not Pineda’s first choice, is this the way forward?

Talking Tactics: How can Gonzalo Pineda set up Atlanta United with the current injury crisis?

Atlanta United’s staff has some tactical decisions to make with the dearth of options on the back line.

Predicting Atlanta United’s Starting XI vs. Columbus Crew

Who replaces Andrew Gutman?

Talking Tactics: How will Gonzalo Pineda integrate Luiz Araujo into his Atlanta United side?

As Atlanta’s most talented player regains fitness and looks poised to start for the first time since opening weekend, how will he be used?

Examining Atlanta United’s midfield without Ozzie Alonso

Gonzalo Pineda and his team will have to find new solutions with a key player out for the year once again.

The tactical lesson we’re not talking about from Atlanta United’s draw vs. Montreal

Atlanta United changed shape and personnel against Montreal and it didn’t go well. What can be learned?

What will Thiago Almada bring to Atlanta United?

A thorough scouting notebook on Atlanta’s new DP, statistically breaking down who he is as a player and what he’ll add to Gonzalo Pineda’s side.

Breaking down Gonzalo Pineda’s selection dilemma as Atlanta United enters MLS Cup Playoffs

A trip to Yankee Stadium throws a wrinkle Atlanta United’s tactical plan.

Illustrated Box Score - Atlanta United 0-0 New York Red Bulls: Expulsion from the Garden of Eden

Selling your soul to taste the forbidden fruit

How Gonzalo Pineda tweaked the attack and what that means for Atlanta United’s matchup with New York Red Bulls

A win on Wednesday can wash away some of Saturday’s disappointment

Three tactical notes from Atlanta United’s home win against Inter Miami

With a defined front-three and a healthy Sosa, how does Atlanta look different?

Comparing Tactics: Valentino vs. Pineda

How different was Pineda’s Atlanta in his debut 2-0 loss to Nashville?

Rob Valentino's Tata-like tweaks to Atlanta United

Or maybe credit goes to assistant coach Josef

Talking Tactics: When Tactics Don’t Matter

Individual errors cost Atlanta United in Chicago.