Expected goals for/against: Atlanta United 24.4/22.4; NYCFC 31.8/19.5
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Atlanta United
Ronaldo Cisneros: Four goals
Marcelino Moreno: Two goals, five assists
Josef Martinez: Four goals, three assists
Luiz Araujo: Four goals, two assists
NYCFC
Valentin Castellanos: Eight goals, one assist
Talles Magno: Four goals, four assists
Thiago: Four goals, one assist
Heber: Four goals
OFFICIAL TEAM
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
Assistants: Brian Dunn, Gjovalin Bori
Fourth Official: Matthew Corrigan
VAR: Daniel Radford
AVAR: Robert Schaap
INJURY REPORTS
For Atlanta United
Questionable: Santiago Sosa (illness)
Out: Ozzie Alonso (ACL torn), Dylan Castanheira, (Achilles), Brad Guzan (Achilles), Miles Robinson (Achilles), Andrew Gutman (quad), Ronald Hernandez (MCL), Thiago Almada (red card suspension), Brooks Lennon ( MCL), Franco Ibarra (suspension for yellow card) and Tyler Wolff (USMNT-U20)
For NYCFC
Unavailable
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT THE GAME
“Just be alert. He’s got a lot of qualities, a lot of assets. He’s good in the pockets, good at turning and attacking space. He’s got pace, good finisher, good in the air. Just try to be solid defensively. I’m not a big fan of man-marking. Our two, three centre-backs can handle it well. The best way to try and control it is if we have the ball. — Pineda on Castellanos
“Right after the game (Thursday’s loss to the New York Red Bulls), it’s tough because everyone is frustrated with the loss. We have to look forward and look at the positives. We played very well (Thursday) but there were two small details which turned out to be costly. The atmosphere of the group is very good. Everyone is positive and motivated for the next game. I spoke to my teammates and told them to look forward to it. –Matheus Rossetto
ATLANTA UNITED PREDICTS 11
Goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo
Right-back Aiden McFadden
Central defender George Campbell
Central defender Alan Franco
Centre-back Alex de John
Left-back Caleb Wiley
Midfielder Emerson Hyndman
Right Winger Dom Dwyer
Midfielder Thiago Almada
Left Winger Marcelino Moreno
Striker Josef Martinez
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Atlanta United 2022 MLS Schedule
February 27 Atlanta United 3, Sporting KC 1
March 5 Colorado 3, Atlanta United 0
March 13 Atlanta United 2, Charlotte 1
March 19 Atlanta United 3, Montreal 3
April 2 Atlanta United 1, DC United 0
April 10 Charlotte 1, Atlanta United 0
April 16 Atlanta United 0, Cincinnati 0
April 24 Miami 2, Atlanta United 1
April 30 Montreal 2, Atlanta United 1
May 7 Atlanta United 4, Chicago 1
May 15 Atlanta United 2, New England 2
May 21 Atlanta United 2, Nashville 2
May 28 Columbus 2, Atlanta United 1
June 19 Atlanta United 2, Miami 0
June 25 Toronto 2, Atlanta United 1
June 30 New York Red Bulls 2, Atlanta United 1
July 3 at NYCFC, 5 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
July 9 c. Austin, 7 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
July 13 vs. Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
July 17 vs. Orlando, 3 p.m., ABC
July 24 at LA Galaxy, 9:30 p.m., FS1
July 30 in Chicago, 5 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
Aug. 6 vs. Seattle, 3 p.m., ABC
Aug. 13 at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. BSSO/BSSE
Aug. 17 vs. New York Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
August 21 at Columbus, 5:30 p.m., FS1
Aug. 28 vs. DC United, 4 p.m. UNIV
Aug. 31 at Philadelphia, 7 p.m., FS1
Sept. 4 in Portland, 5:30 p.m., FOX
September 10 c. Toronto, 7:30 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
September 14 in Orlando, 6 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
Sept. 17 vs. Philadelphia, 3:30 p.m., UniMas
Oct. 1 at New England, 1 p.m., UniMas
Oct. 9 vs. NYCFC, TBD, BSSO/BSSE
