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Atlanta United traveled to face the Philadelphia Union in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on September 28, 2024. The starting lineup for Atlanta United included Brad Guzan (c), Derrick Williams, Stian Gregersen, Pedro Amador, Brooks Lennon, Bartosz Slisz (Dax McCarty 87'), Jay Fortune, Saba Lobjanidze, Alexey Miranchuk, Tyler Wolff (Tristan Muyumba 63'), and Daniel Ríos (Edwin Mosquera 80'). The reserves available were Josh Cohen, Luis Abram, Luke Brennan, Noah Cobb, Matt Edwards, and Ronald Hernandez.

In the scoring summary for the match:

- Philadelphia's Nathan Harriel scored with an assist from Kai Wagner in the 61st minute.

- Atlanta's Saba Lobjanidze equalized in the 72nd minute with assists from Brooks Lennon and Daniel Ríos.

Disciplinary actions during the game included a yellow card for Brooks Lennon of Atlanta in the 55th minute and another yellow card for Mikael Uhre of Philadelphia in the 68th minute.

The match was critical as both clubs vied for playoff spots. Philadelphia entered the match ninth in the Eastern Conference with 36 points while Atlanta sat at eleventh with 33 points.

Brad Guzan was named to MLS Team of the Matchweek following his performance against New York Red Bulls where he stopped a penalty shot and made eight saves. Tyler Wolff marked his 50th MLS appearance for Atlanta United. Under interim head coach Rob Valentino's guidance, Atlanta has been playing more direct soccer.

After this away match on Saturday, Atlanta United will return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a two-match homestand on October 2 and October 5. Jamal Thiaré was unavailable due to concussion protocol according to Piedmont's Availability Report.