Hope and excitement have returned to a fan base whose support — leading MLS in attendance all eight seasons of the club’s existence — has merited both.

Xande Silva’s goal in stoppage time sealed Atlanta United’s 2-1 win against Miami in last year’s playoff game and caused the more than 60,000 people at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to scream with joy.

Projected Cap Space: -$8.4 million Draft Picks: 4 1st (No. 15) 2nd (No. 46) 4th (No. 117) 7th (No. 244, LAR) Notable Free ...