First Touches
- Atlanta United will be wearing the 17s’ kit | Learn the story and see the colors.
- Atlanta’s last MLS match was a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew back on July 20. The team went on to compete in Leagues Cup but did not advance out of the group stage.
- Newly acquired designed player Alexey Miranchuk is traveling with the team for the first time.
- Atlanta United’s Unified team also traveled to California to take on the Galaxy’s Unified team. Their match will be held after the first team plays; fans can follow along on Atlanta United’s social media account
- “For us, it has been a time to hit the reset button and really look at things,” said goalkeeper Brad Guzan on the three week break between matches | Training Notebook: Atlanta United's 'mini preseason' comes to an end
Match Details
- Date: August 24, 2024
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PST)
- Location: Dignity Health Sports Park
How to watch, listen, and live stream L.A. Galaxy vs Atlanta United
- TV: Watch for FREE on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
- Listen: Local radio 92.9 The Game and La Mejor. Sirius XM Channel 157
- Live stream: Watch on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV App or visit https://tv.apple.com/
- Follow along: Follow the match with realtime stats and live play-by-play on our Matchday Hub Page
MLS Season Pass Free Saturday – This Saturday, 8/24 will be free on MLS Season Pass.
Recent Form
The last match Atlanta United played was against Liga MX club Santos Laguna in the group stages of Leagues Cup. Since then, Atlanta has had almost three weeks to regroup and prepare for the last nine matches of the regular season. They also acquired their new midfielder, Alexey Miranchuk, during the secondary transfer window. The 5-Stripes currently sit at ninth in the Eastern Conference with 28 points.
Consistency and scoring have been a strength for the Galaxy this season. They currently sit at first in MLS Western Conference with 49 points. Much like Atlanta, the Galaxy also had time off between matches. Their last match was a 3-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders in the Round of 32 of Leagues Cup on August 8. During the transfer window, the Galaxy acquired German midfielder Marco Reus.
Series History and Last Meeting
Atlanta United and Los Angeles Galaxy do not have a long history of playing each other. The 5-Stripes have a record of 3-1-0 against the Galaxy. The last match between the two clubs was back in 2022 at Dignity Health Sports Park; L.A. got the 2-0 win over Atlanta.
The last time Atlanta beat the Galaxy was in August of 2019 when two own goals and a penalty kick from Josef Martínez earned the 5-Stripes the 3-0 victory. That day also marked a record attendance record for Atlanta United with 72,548 fans coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Players to watch
Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United) – Atlanta’s new designated player will be available for selection on Saturday against the Galaxy. Miranchuk has all the makings of a player that can make a splash for Atlanta. He’s had success in multiple countries, most recently in Serie A in Italy where he helped Atalanta win the UEFA Europa League. The highlight of his playing style is his ability to create scoring chances, so look for him to play a role in developing Atlanta’s attack.
Marco Rues (LA Galaxy): The Galaxy have no shortage of offensive-minded players like Dejan Joveljic and Gabriel Pec, who both lead the team in goals scored with 12 and 10 respectively. The wild card Saturday will be if the Galaxy choose to play their newest acquisition, Marco Rues. The three-time Bundesliga Player of the Season comes with a long resume that includes more than 300 goal contributions in all competitions in 12 seasons played.
L.A. Galaxy | Atlanta United | |
|---|---|---|
Head coach | Greg Vanney | (interim) Rob Valentino |
MLS record (W-L-D) | 14-5-7 | 7-11-7 |
Conference points | 49 | 28 |
Kit colors | Home kit: white, navy blue, gold | 17s kit: red, black, gold |
