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Atlanta United faced off against Nashville SC at home on September 14, 2024. The match saw the following starting lineup for Atlanta United: Brad Guzan (c), Brooks Lennon, Stian Gregersen, Derrick Williams (Luis Abram 86'), Pedro Amador (Noah Cobb 90'), Bartosz Slisz (Tristan Muyumba 70'), Jay Fortune (Dax McCarty 70'), Alexey Miranchuk, Xande Silva (Edwin Mosquera 37'), Saba Lobjanidze, and Daniel Ríos (Jamal Thíare 70'). Unused substitutes included Josh Cohen, Luke Brennan, and Tyler Wolff.

Nashville SC's starting XI comprised Joe Willis, Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Shaq Moore, Walker Zimmerman (c), Hany Mukhtar, Teal Bunbury (Forster Ajago 76'), Alex Muyl, Anibal Godoy, Brian Anunga, and Sam Surridge. Their unused substitutes were Amar Sejdic, Dru Yearwood, Josh Bauer, Jonathan Perez, Julian Gaines, Elliot Panicco, Brent Kallman, and Sean Davis.

Scoring commenced early with Nashville's Alex Muyl netting a goal assisted by Shaq Moore in the 5th minute. Hany Mukhtar extended their lead with a goal assisted by Teal Bunbury in the 77th minute.

Disciplinary actions included yellow cards for Sam Surridge at the end of the first half's stoppage time (45+3'), Derrick Williams at the 54th minute for Atlanta United, and Hany Mukhtar also at the 54th minute for Nashville SC.

Roster notes highlighted that this was Alexey Miranchuk's first match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium since joining Atlanta United. Tyler Wolff is on the brink of his 50th MLS appearance for Atlanta United. Dax McCarty made an appearance off the bench against his former club following his announcement to retire after the current season.

The event coincided with Latin Heritage Night celebrated by Atlanta United. Fans were encouraged to explore the new Somos Atlanta Collection available at official team stores.

Following the main event was a match featuring Atlanta United's Unified team. For those unable to attend in person at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, streaming was available on the official Atlanta United website.

Two players were ruled out for Saturday’s match as per the Availability Report presented by Piedmont.