Though Atlanta United’s remaining five matches don’t mean anything because it was eliminated from playoff scenarios, they could set the course for next season’s success.

Atlanta United is out of the playoff race with five games left, the earliest the team has been eliminated from MLS Cup contention in the franchise's nine-year history.

Atlanta United’s equation is simple: It needs to defeat Columbus on Saturday and for Chicago to lose to NYCFC.

“It’s a goal I’ve been working toward for nine years now to qualify,” Almirón said.

The improved work is probably too little, too late to save Atlanta United’s season. But it is evidence that club leaders are capable of fixing the team’s weak areas.

Men’s national team might also take on Belgium in March, according to reports.

The Atlanta United winger said he feels good about his chances after the completion of last week’s final team camp.

Prices will start at $60 and could run more than $7,000. Eight matches will be played in Atlanta.

Two Atlanta United players made this week's MLS Team of the Matchday, while Steven Alzate, made the Team of the Matchday bench.