Eugenio Villazón Assistant Coach | LinkedIn
Eugenio Villazón Assistant Coach | LinkedIn
Atlanta United is set to face Orlando City SC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the MLS Playoffs. This match marks a historic first meeting between the two teams in playoff competition, despite having played each other 21 times in regular MLS play.
Atlanta United advanced to this stage after an impressive victory against Inter Miami on November 9, marking one of the biggest upsets in MLS Playoff history. The win secured their place in the single-elimination semifinals, which will be held at Inter&Co Stadium.
Stian Gregersen and Dax McCarty shared their thoughts on preparing for this crucial match, stating, “You just hope our young guys and the players that are a core part of this team, that are going to be here for years to come, realize how special moments like this can be.”
The game is scheduled for Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Fans can watch the match on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass or listen via radio stations 92.9 The Game (English) and La Mejor (Spanish). For those traveling to Orlando or watching from home, additional coverage and updates will be available through real-time stats and play-by-play on the Matchday Hub Page.
The format for this round is a single-elimination match with Orlando City as the higher seed hosting. Should the game end in a tie after regulation time, it will proceed to two 15-minute extra time periods. The winner will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals to face either New York Red Bulls or New York City FC.