Preview
Atlanta United welcome the New York Red Bulls who play for the first time in Mercedes Benz Stadium Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.. The Red Bulls defeated Atlanta in the memorable opener with a come from behind 2-1 win in the franchises first every match. The match was played in Bobby Dodd Stadium in front of 55,000 fans before their new home at Mercedes Benz was completed season summer. The home side has only scored a single goal against New York as the two clubs fought out a 0-0 draw late in the season in New Jersey at Red Bull Arena.
Broadcast Details
TV: FS1, ESPN+
English Radio: 92-9 The Game (local), Sirius XM FC (national)
Spanish Radio: La Mejor 1600 AM
Pre-match coverage:
6:30 p.m.: AT&T Countdown to Kickoff (FB Live/Periscope)
7:00 p.m.: The Pre-Game show (92-9 The Game)
Atlanta United
(8-2-1, 25 points)
Squad Details
The defense is still missing some key starters in Chris McCann and Franco Escobar. Head coach Geraldo “Tata” Martino is likely going with the 3-5-2 that has led to success to deal with the high press from the Red Bulls.
Ezequiel Barco looks to build on his strong performances after scoring in the in Chicago and in Orlando. Barco has yet to score in Mercedes Benz Stadium.
- Suspended: None
- Suspended after next caution: Chris McCann, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez
- Injury Report:
- Out:
- Chris McCann (left lower extremity injury)
- Franco Escobar (abdominal injury)
- Questionable:
- None
Projected Starting XI
(3-5-2)- GK: Brad Guzan
- Defenders (3): Michael Parkhurst, Leandro González Pirez, Miles Robinson
- Midfielders (5): Greg Garza, Jeff Larentowicz, Darlington Nagbe, Miguel Almirón, Julian Gressel
- Forwards (2): Ezequiel Barco, Josef Martinez
New York Red Bulls
(6-2-1, 19 points)
The Red Bulls will be without their captain goalkeeper Louis Robles who will miss a match for the first time after 183 consecutive appearances.Coach Jesse Marsch spoke to the Red Bulls first appearance in Mercedes Benz Stadium, “This will be unique, that crowd, that stadium, the noise, everything will be fun. I think that our guys have shown that in big games that they enjoy those moments, they enjoy the pressure, they enjoy going up against a good opponent. I expect us to rise to the challenge, but we will go after it that much I know about this group that we will go after it.”
Squad Details
- Suspended: None
- Suspended after next caution: None
- Injury Report:
- Out:
- Kyle Duncan (torn right ACL)
- Luis Robles (knee)
- Questionable:
- Connor Lade (ankle sprain)
- Marc Rzatkowski (calf injury)
- Out:
- Out:
Projected Starting XI
(4-2-3-1)
- GK: Ryan Meara
- Defenders (4): Michael Murillo, Tim Parker, Aaron Long, Kemar Lawrence
- Defensive Midfielders (2): Sean Davis, Tyler Adams
- Attacking Midfielders (3): Florian Valot, Kaku, Danny Royer
- Forwards (1): Bradley Wright-Phillips
Recent Meetings
New York Red Bulls 0 Atlanta United 0 (October 15, 2017)
Atlanta United 1, New York Red Bulls 2 (March 5, 2017)
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