Match Preview: Atlanta United takes on New York City FC at home in midweek match

First Touches

• Atlanta United is wearing the 17s’ Kit | See the colors and learn the story.
• The 5-Stripes are back at home after a road trip up to Québec to play CF Montréal.
• Wednesday marks the first in a double matchweek. On Saturday, Atlanta hosts Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium - 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
• Stian Gregersen will not be available due to double yellow card accumulation in the match against CF Montreal and Noah Cobb is away for the Concacaf U-20 Championships. | See who is in and out with the Availability Report.

Match Details

• Date: July 17, 2024
• Kickoff Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Celebrating: Atlanta United is celebrating our teachers and first responders. Check out the promotional ticket packages.

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

• 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.

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Atlanta United looks to get back to winning ways at home after a long stretch on the road. Last time the 5-Stripes played at home, the match ended in spectacular fashion. On Saturday, June 29, after a sneaky goal from Jamal Thiaré in the match’s dying moments, and the 5-Stripes walked away with 2-1 win, their first win at home since March.

Meanwhile, New York City FC sits fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference with 36 points. They are 2-2-1 in their last five matches. Their last match was a scoreless draw against Chicago Fire.

Last Meeting and Series History

Atlanta has a record of 4-5-7 against New York City FC. The last three matches between these two clubs ended in draws. The most recent one coming back in early April of this year. The 5-Stripes went up to Citi Field for the match; a goal from Thiaré in the 65^th minute was the equalizer for Atlanta United.

Players to Watch

Brad Guzan (Atlanta United) – As an MLS veteran goalkeeper, Brad Guzan has stood tall for the 5-Stripes throughout this season, including the team’s last match on the road in Canada. The goalkeeper came up with some big stops, including on a close-range shot from his former teammate Josef Martínez, and finished the night with six saves to limit Montréal to just one goal. Guzan has three clean sheets on the year so far and has put up key performances like the one against D.C. United that earned him a spot on MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 21.

Santiago Rodríguez (NYCFC) – With eight goals and seven assists, both of which are tied for most on the team, Rodríguez has played a large part in New York’s offense. His high ability to create chances, especially in the final third, is due to his quick touches on the ball. A key to Atlanta walking away with a good result will be containing NYCFC diverse attack, especially Rodríguez.

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