Atlanta United’s dreams of the postseason have finally reached the precipice of elimination tonight as they head north to Tennessee to face a Nashville SC side that would find immense joy in hammering the nail in their local rival’s coffin.
It’ll take a loss or a draw, paired with the New York Red Bulls defeating the Columbus Crew, to seal the Five Stripes’ fate with six matches still to be played. The Red Bulls are an impressive 10-2-2 at home this year, putting the scenario well within the realm of possibility. Nashville, meanwhile, tore a rotated Orlando City side apart last weekend, winning 5-1 at home. For an Atlanta United squad yet to win a single road match this year, things are looking real slim.
Ronny Deila confirmed on Thursday that Jayden Hibbert will remain in goal for the match tonight, his second consecutive start coming on the back of a clean sheet kept in last Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Toronto FC. Latte Lath will remain sidelined with a hamstring injury, though, with the striker expected to return following next week’s international break. It’s doubtful we see another attempt at playing Miguel Almiron up top, so expect to see Jamal Thiare in the lineup with Cayman Togashi waiting from the bench.
Will the squad have enough in them to offset the likes of Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar? It’s hard to imagine, but what a way it would be to end an eleven match winless run with a result at the home of one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
As we await a slightly later 8:40 PM ET kickoff (curse the central time zone), check out our Three Questions series for the upcoming match with SixOneFive Soccer, a Nashville SC blog, for more insight in the buildup to the match. Streaming for tonight can be found on Apple TV with a subscription to MLS Season Pass. Radio coverage is provided in English on 92.9 The Game and in Spanish on La Mejor.
Atlanta United’s Lineup:
Nashville SC’ Lineup:
How to Watch:
Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Kickoff Time: Saturday, August 30th, 8:40 PM ET
Available TV/Streaming: Apple TV (with MLS Season Pass Subscription)
Available Radio: 92.9 The Game, La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM
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Cemented Delia’s job to start next season, not that there were a lot of serious indications they were gonna let him go.
Who injured Muyl?
Gregerson.
So I was driving all day and literally just caught stoppage time. Is it worth going back to watch?
It’s a road win so I think so lol.
Yes! You should watch it. Worth it for individual performances, and over all grit and regency from the team. I’m actually looking forward to watching the replay with. Cup of Joe in the morning.
*urgency
If you want to see us win ever again, you should at least take a peek.
Best they’ve looked all year. Alzate was tremendous and everything followed from that. Desperately need midfield and outside back depth.
Agree. Alzate was what we’ve been missing
My gracious they finally did it boys
Praise the Lord.
Well played Match. Hilbert MOTM. Nashville was really wanting it, and we’re very close.
He was unbelievable. Several where I said “yea, Brad ain’t saving that!”
I said the same thing several times. Difference maker this evening.
Miranchuk looks gassed. Sloppy play the last 10
Muyumba for Alzate. Not a promising sub.
We want Lennon for Hernandez LOLOLOL
The match is pretty end to end. Feels like we could lose control in the second half, or score a couple more. At least it’s entertaining right now.
Handball.
Too easy for NSH down the right side.
I think we need to see Saba for Brennan.
I refuse to let myself get to excited
Brilliant.
Why am I here? I could be enjoying my Saturday night in so many other ways. TV, games, heck, even getting some work done. I could even catch up on some much needed sleep. But nope, I instead choose to watch Atlanta United. At least Alatze is starting.
OK Alzate is starting so maybe I’ll watch.
I would hope Thiare is at least 60 min fit, so he can start tonight instead of coming off the bench