Match Preview: Atlanta United set to host Toronto FC in Saturday night clash

First Touches

• Atlanta United will wear the 17s Kit | See the colors and learn the story.
• Atlanta has already played Toronto this season. Back in March, they fell 2-0 against Toronto at BMO Field.
• After a double matchweek on the road against D.C. United and St. Louis CITY SC, where they earned four out a possible 6 points, the 5-Stripes now sit in eighth place on the Eastern Conference table (21) – three points behind Toronto (24).
• Bartosz Slisz is back from playing with the Polish national team in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
• Derrick Etienne Jr., former 5-Stripe, will be back at Mercedes-Benz Stadium but now for the visitor’s side.

Match Details

• Date: June 29, 2024
• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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

• Watch: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
• Listen: Local radio 92.9 The Game (English) and La Mejor (Spanish)
• Stream: Stream on MLS Season Pass on 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.

Last Meeting and Series History

The last match between these two clubs happened on March 23 of this year. Both teams had to fight against icy conditions during it; goals from Tyrese Spicer and Prince Owusu earned Toronto the 2-0 victory. Atlanta United currently has a record of 4-6-6 in matches against Toronto. The previous three games, including the earlier this season, have been low scoring affairs: 2-0 in Toronto’s favor, a 2-2 draw, and a 1-1 draw.

Recent Form

The 5-Stripes look to continue the strong results they have achieved on the road at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta has record of 2-0-1 in their last three road games against Inter Miami FC, D.C. United, and St. Louis CITY SC, but they have not won at home since March. While Atlanta is trying to trend upward to secure a playoff spot, Toronto FC is trying to stop the bleeding. They are 0-3-2 in their last five MLS matches; the last three games all being losses. Both Atlanta and Toronto will be missing players due to international call ups.

Players to Watch

Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) – It was magic from Thiago Almada that gave Atlanta the 1-0 win against D.C. United. After his goal in D.C., the 2023 MLS Young Player of the Year became the club’s second highest goal scorer in all competitions.

Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) – The Italian forward currently has 7 goals and 5 assists on the season so far. In combination with teammate Lorenzo Insigne, who came back recently from injury, Toronto does have the scoring ability that can burn opponents.