MLS announce conference alignment for 2017

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MLS announce conference alignment for 2017

Atlanta and Minnesota split conference

By Rob Usry @RobUsry Aug 21, 2016, 11:33a

In the least surprising news of all-time, Atlanta United FC will join the Eastern conference when they begin play in Major League Soccer in 2017. The league announced its conference alignment after Minnesota United FC’s official introductory announcement on Friday night.

While Atlanta joining the East is common sense, Minnesota will be headed to the Western conference to keep both sides balanced at 11 teams a piece.