Our prediction for this MLS match:
New York City
Match Time & Date:
09/04/2023
01:30
Prediction: 3-2
Atlanta United
All eyes will be on Yankee Stadium when New York City and Atlanta United face each other in a highly-anticipated MLS game. The Blue Pigeons have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating DC United, losing to Houston Dynamo, while sharing the spoils with New England Revolution. New York City aim to keep their 100% record at home intact, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Defender Tayvon Gray and midfielder Mitja Ilenic should be the only absentees in the home team.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls. Atlanta United are eager to overtake Cincinnati in top position, but given New York City’s perfect home record, we do not believe that the visitors are capable of grabbing something from the match. Both Andrew Gutman and Osvaldo Alonso are sidelined with injuries, speaking of the away team.
Highlighted Player (Alfredo Morales):
Alfredo Morales is an American football player who was born in Berlin on 12 May, 1990. The USA midfielder moved to Germany as a boy and he played for the likes of BSC Reinickendorf 21, Borussia Pankow, FC Concordia Wilhelmsruh and Hertha BSC during his youth career.
Morales played 81 games for Hertha II at senior level, scoring 11 league goals for the capital club. He made 20 appearances for the first team as well, but in 2013 he joined Ingolstadt on a two-year deal. Alfredo Morales was eligible to play for both Germany and USA, but he decided to represent the Yanks on the international level.
The 183-cm-tall midfielder made his USA debut on 29 January, 2013 against Canada. He came as a substitute 15 minutes before the final whistle. It has to be noted that Morales represented United States of America at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as both centre back and a defensive midfielder.
Highlighted Team (Atlanta United):
Atlanta United is a Major League Soccer club and they were founded on April 16, 2014. They are based in Atlanta, Georgia and they will make their debut in MLS in 2017. Arthur Blank is the club’s owner and Bobby Dodd Stadium is Atlanta United’s home ground.
Arthur Blank is an American businessman, who is well known for his ownership of the NFL club Atlanta Falcons. The venue was opened on September 27, 1913 and its’ current capacity is 60.316. However, it has to be noted that the team will play first eight home games of the 2017 season at Bobby Dodd Stadium, while the latter nine fixtures will be hosted by Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Speaking of the club’s colors, Atlanta United footballers wear black and red shirts and black shorts with a little bit of gold mixed in. Gerardo Martino, who used to be in charge of La Liga side Barcelona in the past, will coach Atlanta United in the 2017 MLS season. Tata Martino won the Spanish Super Cup with Barca, while making it to the Copa America final with Argentina on two occasions (2015, 2016).
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