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Atlanta United is set to face Charlotte FC this Saturday in the second of back-to-back road matches. Last weekend, Atlanta United was defeated by L.A. Galaxy, the current leaders of the Western Conference.

In that match, Alexey Miranchuk made his debut for Atlanta United. The midfielder recently joined from Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A and is expected to be a key playmaker for the team.

A recent episode of "The History of Atlanta Soccer" podcast paid tribute to Anton Walkes, a former fullback who played for both Atlanta United and Charlotte FC. The episode features interviews with individuals from both clubs to honor his life.

Match Details:

- Date: Saturday, Aug. 31

- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

- Location: Bank of America Stadium

Fans traveling to Charlotte can view the Traveling Supporters Guide, while those staying in Atlanta can join fellow supporters at local pubs.

Broadcast Information:

- TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

- Radio: Local radio 92.9 The Game and La Mejor

- Live Stream: MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV App or visit https://tv.apple.com/

- Follow along with real-time stats and live play-by-play on the Matchday Hub Page

After last weekend's match on the West Coast, which marked their first game since the Leagues Cup break, Atlanta United will play closer to home this Saturday. In California, they held their own for about 60 minutes before losing 2-0 to L.A. Galaxy.

Charlotte FC also had mixed results before the Leagues Cup break, drawing with Columbus and defeating FC Cincinnati but failing to advance past the group stage of Leagues Cup.

This weekend's match marks the second meeting between these Southeastern rivals this season. Earlier in 2024, Charlotte FC won 3-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The last time these teams met in North Carolina, Caleb Wiley led Atlanta United to a 3-0 victory with three goal contributions; Wiley has since transferred to Chelsea in the English Premier League.

Players To Watch:

- Alexey Miranchuk (Atlanta United): All eyes will be on Miranchuk as he continues his MLS career after making his debut against L.A., where he came on as a second-half substitute.

- Pep Biel (Charlotte FC): Similarly new to MLS, Biel debuted last weekend in Charlotte's draw with New York Red Bulls and showed promising flashes of ability.