Our prediction for this MLS match:
All eyes will be on Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Atlanta United and New England Revolution square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited MLS game. The Five Stripes aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Columbus Crew and, no doubt, they are eager to record their first win of the season. All Jamal Thiare, Edwin Mosquera, and Derrick Etienne are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
The Revs, on the other hand, failed to impress in back-to-back losses to DC United (1-3) and Toronto FC (0-1) and seeing that over the years Atlanta have turned their Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a real fortress, home win should be considered. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be Tomas Chancalay, who scored a brace in the CONCACAF Champions League win over Alajuelense, while both DeJun Jones and Brandon Bye continue to miss out with injuries.
Highlighted Team (New England Revolution):
Unlike famous NFL club New England Patriots, the Revolution have yet to win the domestic trophy. New England participated five times in the MLS Cup final, but they were more than fortunate not to lift the silverware. The Revs played their last final in 2014, with the team losing to LA Galaxy in the title game at StubHub Center. New England Revolution, though, clinched the North American SuperLiga trophy in 2008 and that is considered as the club’s biggest success.
It has to be noted that the Revs defeated Houston Dynamo on penalties in the final of the tournament. New England Revolution were founded in 1994 and Gillette Stadium is the home ground of the club. Legendary defender Alexi Lalas played for the Revolution (1996-1997) and he scored three goals for the Gillette Stadium outfit. Fellow USA ace Clint Dempsey was part of the team as well and you should know that he netted 25 goals in 71 league appearances for the club.