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Five things to watch in Atlanta United’s exhibition

Michael Parkhurst of Atlanta United FC challenges Christian Ramirez of Minnesota United FC for the ball during the first half of the match on March 12, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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Michael Parkhurst of Atlanta United FC challenges Christian Ramirez of Minnesota United FC for the ball during the first half of the match on March 12, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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Feb 20, 2018

Atlanta United plays its third preseason game on Wednesday, a matchup against Minnesota United in Charleston, S.C.

As Atlanta United moves closer to the regular-season opener on March 3, there are several things to consider in the exhibition. Doug Roberson takes a look at what at five elements of importance.

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