Match Preview: Atlanta United travels north of the border to face CF Montréal

First Touches

• The 5-Stripes will be looking to bounce back after their run ended in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The team made it to the quarterfinals, then lost Tuesday to Indy Eleven.
• Following Saturday's match, Atlanta's third straight MLS away match, the 5-Stripes return home for back-to-back matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. First, they host New York City FC on Wednesday, July 17. Then on Saturday, July 20, they welcome the defending MLS Cup Champions Columbus Crew. View tickets
• On Saturday, Atlanta United will wear the Resurgens Kit | Learn the story
• Who's in and who's out in Montréal? View the Availability Report presented by Piedmont

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, July 13
• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Stade Saputo

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

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Recent Form

After a good run of form that included going undefeated in four consecutive matches, Atlanta has hit a tough stretch. The team is coming off back-to-back road losses in MLS play during Fourth of July week and was recently eliminated from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Meanwhile, CF Montréal has had a mix of results. Most recently, they're coming off a 1-1 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps at home.

Series History and Last Meeting

Atlanta holds a 7-3-3 all-time record against CF Montréal in MLS regular season play. Last time these two teams met, it was at the end of the 2023 season. At home, the 5-Stripes put on a resounding performance, beating CF Montréal 4-1 behind goals from Xande Silva, Thiago Almada, Giorgos Giakoumakis and Edwin Mosquera to send the club to the MLS Cup playoffs for fifth time in history.

• Tools to the Match: How Atlanta earns positive result in Montréal this weekend

Players to Watch

Daniel Ríos (Atlanta United) - Six goal contributions in as many matches is a significant output for the Mexican striker, who joined the club in the spring on loan from CD Guadalajara in Liga MX. His most recent goal came against Real Salt Lake, and he also scored the lone goal for the 5-Stripes in New England. With Jamal Thiaré making his way back from a shoulder injury, Atlanta will rely on Ríos to contribute from the striker position.

Matías Cóccaro (CF Montréal) - The Uruguayan forward ranks second in goals scored for CF Montréal this season (4) in fewer than 600 minutes played. His latest goal came in the team's most recent draw with Vancouver. Cóccaro scored the equalizer to save a point at home. He'll be one to watch in the later moments of the match, especially if he comes on as a super sub.