Atlanta United (9-3-3) faces another one of its toughest tests of the season this week as they travel Ohio to take on the Columbus Crew (7-6-3) in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Five Stripe fans may know the headliners for the Crew, with Federico Higuain the main creator for red-hot striker Gyasi Zardes just one key combination for the opposing side. But here are some of the other players Atlanta United will have to stop in order to keep their hold of the top spot in the Eastern Conference:
Speed on the Wings
Columbus is at its best with the ball on the foot of Federico Higuain, their dynamic #10 in the middle of the the field.