Major League Soccer resumes play with a new slate of games this week as Atlanta United squares up against an excellent FC Cincinnati team in a crucial encounter on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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FC Cincinnati is currently leading the MLS Eastern Conference rankings and having a strong start to the year. Last week, they easily defeated New York City FC by a score of 3-0, and they'll want to repeat that performance in this match.
On the other side, Atlanta United has been erratic lately and is now in sixth position in the league table. The hosts will be optimistic going into this game after crushing Nashville SC by a score of 4-0 in their previous contest.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Atlanta United vs Cincinnati kick-off time
| Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Atlanta United and Cincinnati face off on August 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm Eastern Time (ET), or 4:30 pm Pacific Time (PT).
How to watch Atlanta United vs Cincinnati online - TV channels & live streams
 | Apple TV | Watch here |
The game will not be broadcast live on TV but will be available to stream live online through Apple TV MLS Season Pass.
Team news & squads
Atlanta United team news
Atlanta United will be without Erik Lopez and Santiago Sosa due to injury. Giorgios Giakoumakis has been the top scorer for the Five Stripes and shall line up upfront.
Atlanta United possible XI: Guzan; Lennon, Robinson, Abram, Wiley; Muyumba, Rossetto, Mosquera, Almada, Silva; Giakoumakis
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Guzan, Diop |
| Defenders | Hernandez, Abram, Lennon, Gutman, Purata, Sanchez |
| Midfielders | Araujo, Sejdic, Ibarra, Wolff, Muyamba, Rossetto, Mosquera, Almada |
| Forwards | Berry, Silva, Giakoumakis |
Cincinnati team news
Joey Akpounonu has missed the majority of the season due to injury and is expected to miss out yet again. Luciano Acosta has been in fine form in front of the goal and has been the club's top scorer with 12 goals to his name.
Cincinnati possible XI: Celentano; Hagglund, Miazga, Murphy; Arias, Kubo, Moreno, Halsey, Acosta; Boupendza, Vazquez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Celentano, Kann |
| Defenders | Hagglund, Miazga, Mosquera, Arias, Powell, Murphy, Gaddis |
| Midfielders | Moreno, Nwobodo, Barreal, Acosta, Kubo, Angulo |
| Forwards | Vazquez, Santos, Brenner, Ordonez, Badji |
Head-to-Head Record
The last five games between Atlanta United and Cincinnati have ended with one win for the Orange and Blue and three for Atlanta.