Atlanta United v New England Revolution | Preview

Atlanta United 16-year-old Homegrown George Bello made his first career MLS start two weeks ago and looks to get his second against the New England. (photo: Atlanta United)

Preview

Atlanta United return home to host the New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta looks to bounce back from the thorough beating they suffered at the hands of their closest contender last weekend in New Jersey. The Revs suffered a huge loss to Toronto FC last weekend 4-1. The Revs are currently five points below the playoff line and are in desperate need of all three points.

Broadcast Details
TV: Univision, Twitter
English Radio: Star 94-1 (local), Sirius XM FC (national)
Spanish Radio: La Mejor 1600 AM

Pre-match coverage:
2:30 p.m.: AT&T Countdown to Kickoff (FB Live/Periscope)
3 p.m.: The Pre-Game show (92-9 The Game)

Atlanta United

Squad Details

Sixteen year-old George Bello is likely to get his second start with Chris McCann suspended and Greg Garza still recovering from shoulder surgery. Bello looked comfortable in the formation and used his speed to get up and down the wing to provide a viable attacking option. He even had a shot that just missed early in the first half.

• Suspended: Chris McCann
• Suspended after next caution: Jeff Larentowicz, Michael Parkhurst
• International duty: None
• Injury Report:
  • Out:
    • Greg Garza (torn labrum right shoulder)
    • Sal Zizzo (right knee injury)
    • Mikey Ambrose (right knee surgery)
  • Questionable:
    • none

Projected Starting XI
(3-4-2-1)

• GK: Brad Guzan
• Defenders (3): Jeff Larentowicz, Michael Parkhurst, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez
• Defensive Midfielders (4): George Bello, Eric Remedi, Darlington Nagbe, Julian Gressel
• Attacking Midfielders (1): Hector Villalba, Miguel Almíron
• Forwards (1): Josef Martínez

New England Revolution

Squad Details

• Suspended: Scott Caldwell
• Suspended after next caution: Kelyn Rowe
• International duty: None
• Injury Report:
  • Out:
    • Chris Tierney (torn right ACL
  • Questionable:
    • none

Projected Starting XI
(4-4-2)

• GK: Brad Knighton
• Defenders (4): Andrew Farrell, Michael Mancienne, Jalil Anibaba, Kelyn Rowe
• Midfielders (4): Guillermo Hauche, Luis Caicedo, Diego Fagundez, Cristian Penilla
• Forwards (2): Juan Agudelo, Teal Bunbury

Recent Meetings
New England Revolution 1 Atlanta United 1 (May 30, 2018)
New England Revolution 0 Atlanta United 0 (Sep 30, 2017)
Atlanta United 7 New England Revolution 0 (Sep 13, 2017)