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Atlanta United 2 travels to face Inter Miami CF II on Sunday

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Rob Valentino Assistant Coach | Atlanta United FC Website

Rob Valentino Assistant Coach | Atlanta United FC Website

Atlanta United 2 is set to travel to face Inter Miami CF II this Sunday, Aug. 18 at Chase Stadium. The match will commence at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on Apple TV – MLS Season Pass. Fans can also listen via the Soccer Down Here audio stream.

Inter Miami CF II currently occupies ninth place in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference, trailing the playoff line by just one point. The team is on a six-match undefeated streak, having won their last three games with a combined score of 9-1 and securing two clean sheets. Leo Afonso, an MLS SuperDraft pick, leads Miami's scoring with seven goals this year, earning him a First Team contract. Nykolas Sessock tops their assist chart with five assists.

In their most recent game, Atlanta United 2 secured a third consecutive victory by defeating Toronto FC II 2-1 at home. Julian Altobelli opened the scoring for Toronto with a free kick in the 16th minute. Atlanta equalized in the 26th minute after Javier Armas set up Luke Brennan, who was fouled and earned a red card for his defender. Kaiden Moore capitalized on Nick Firmino's free kick rebound to score his first professional goal. Rodrigo Neri then headed home Brennan’s deflected cross in the 48th minute to put Atlanta ahead before being shown a red card himself in the 61st minute for elbowing the keeper.

Historically, Atlanta United 2 has a record of 1-2-1 (W-L-D) against Inter Miami CF II. Their last encounter saw Miami secure a decisive 4-1 victory, with Karim Tmimi netting Atlanta's sole goal.

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