Our prediction for this MLS match:
All eyes will be on Red Bull Arena when New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United go head to head in a highly-anticipated MLS game. The Metros have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Inter Miami, losing to Orlando City, while sharing the spoils with Charlotte. John Tolkin is on international duty with USA, whereas fellow defender Andres Reyes misses out through suspension. All Dylan Nealis, Lewis Morgan, Omir Fernandez, Steven Sserwadda, and Serge Ngoma are sidelined with injuries.
Meanwhile, the visitors are undefeated in the previous seven MLS games. Defender Miles Robinson is representing USA at the 2023 Gold Cup, whereas both Santiago Sosa and Erik Lopez are out of contention with injuries. Anyhow, the share of spoils is on the horizon as the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment.
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).