Gonzalo Pineda Head Coach | Atlanta United FC Website
Gonzalo Pineda Head Coach | Atlanta United FC Website
Atlanta United is set to host CF Montréal in a crucial midweek match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 2, 2024. The team will don the 17s’ Kit for this fixture. Atlanta United is coming off a 1-1 draw against the Philadelphia Union, with Saba Lobjanidze scoring his eighth goal of the season.
Brooks Lennon emphasized the importance of this match: “We just need to focus on the results – getting three points. It is probably the biggest game of the season for us.”
Currently sitting in 11th place in their conference, Atlanta United is three points below the playoff line and will look to improve their standing against CF Montréal, who are in 10th place with 37 points.
The match details are as follows:
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
For those attending, a detailed timeline and activities before kickoff are available online. The game can be watched on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV or listened to locally on radio stations 92.9 The Game and La Mejor.
Both teams are vying for playoff spots as Decision Day approaches on October 19. Atlanta holds an all-time record of 7-4-3 against CF Montréal and won their last home encounter with a decisive 4-1 victory.
Key players include Saba Lobjanidze for Atlanta United, who has been pivotal with eight goals this season, and Jonathan Sirois for CF Montréal, whose recent performances have contributed to two consecutive shutouts.