Match Preview

Match Preview: Atlanta United hosts Charlotte FC in Sunday Rivalry matchup

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Arrive early to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to avoid traffic delays in Downtown Atlanta, and to be part of a full-stadium stunt and receive a gate giveaway.

First Touches

  • Atlanta United will wear the 17s Kit | See the colors and learn the story
  • ATL UTD owns a 2-2-0 (W-L-T) record all-time against Charlotte FC in MLS play.
  • The 5-Stripes are back home for the last match of June at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, following a 3-1 away win at Inter Miami on Wednesday.
  • Charlotte FC is coming off a loss vs New York Red Bulls midweek.
  • In home matches, Atlanta owns a 1-1-0 (W-L-T) record all-time against Charlotte FC. Charlotte has outscored Atlanta 4-3 in those two previous meetings at home.

Match Details

  • Date: Sunday, June 2
  • Kickoff time: 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

How to watch, listen, and live stream Atlanta United vs. LAFC

  • TV: Watch on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
  • Listen: Local radio 92.9 The Game (English) and La Mejor (Spanish).
  • Live Stream: Stream on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app or visit https://tv.apple.com/
  • Follow along: Follow the match with real-time stats and live-play-by-play on our Matchday Hub page.

Series History and Last Meeting

Atlanta United and Charlotte FC have only played each other four times. Atlanta has a record of 2-2-0 against Charlotte. The last meeting between the two clubs ended in a 1-3 win for Charlotte. Earlier last year, Atlanta also beat Charlotte away with a score of 3-0. This will be the first meeting between the two clubs this year.

Recent Form

Atlanta United is coming to the match after a strong performance away at Inter Miami with Saba Lobjanidze scoring a brace, and Jamal Thiaré securing the victory and scoring Atlanta's 400th regular season goal in club history. It was Atlanta's first win after nine matches in MLS play. Charlotte comes to the match after losing 3-0 in their visit to the New York Red Bulls, they were unbeaten in the four matches before that.

Players to Watch

Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) – The Georgian international earned his first MLS Player of the Matchday award following his first brace with ATL UTD on Wednesday against Miami. Lobjanidze was joined by Stian Gregersen and head coach Gonzalo Pineda on the MLS Team of the Matchday 17. Tristan Muyumba earned on a spot on the Team of Matchday 17 bench.

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte) – The 23 year-old striker is Charlotte's leading scorer this season with three goals and has started in every single match in the last six macthes. His last goal came vs our other Souther rival, Nashville SC, in Charlotte's 1-0 win on May 11.

Atlanta United
Charlotte FC
Head Coach
Gonzalo Pineda
Dean Smith
Record (W-L-D)
4-7-4
6-6-4
Table points
16
22
Kit colors
Primary Kit: red, black, gold
Primary Kit: white, blue
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