Atlanta United (10-8-6) make their long-awaited Mercedes-Benz Stadium debut this Sunday, with FC Dallas (9-7-10) coming to town for the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. FC Dallas have recently slipped down the Western Conference standings, but some key players returning make the perennial Supporters’ Shield contenders as dangerous as ever. Here’s what Atlanta United fans can expect from their next opponent:
Creative Forces
Despite falling down a man against New York Red Bulls in their last match, FC Dallas was able to fight back twice to secure a hard-fought point. That’s due in large part to the return of their primary creative force over the past few years, Mauro Diaz, in the center of the field.