Two sides yet to open their winning account in the 2024 MLS square off as Atlanta United faces New England Revolution at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta United lost to Columbus Crew in their opening encounter as Cucho Hernandez's first-half strike turned out to be the difference between the two outfits. The Five Stripes now aim to avoid any other damage as they hope for a crucial victory.
New England Revolution, on the other hand, have lost two games on the bounce in the MLS as they have lost to DC United and Toronto. The side did manage a thrilling victory against L.D. Alajuelense in the CONCACAF Champions Cup as they look to replicate their heroics in the MLS.
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Atlanta United vs New England Revolution kick-off time
| Date: | March 9, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Atlanta United welcome New England Revolution to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 9, 2024, with kick-off at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT in the US.
How to watch Atlanta United vs New England Revolution online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Atlanta United team news
With Atlanta entering the contest on the back of a break, Thiago Almada and Georgios Giakoumakis will be vying to spearhead the home side's forward battery once again.
The injury absentees for Atlanta include Edwin Mosquera (groin) and Derrick Etienne Jr (ankle) while Jamal Thiare is touted to be rested on the back of concussion problems.
Atlanta United predicted XI: Guzan; Lennon, Gregersen, Williams, Wiley; Muyumba, Slisz; Lobzhanidze, Almada, Wolff; Giakoumakis
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Cohen, Guzan, Westberg |
| Defenders: | Abram, Gregersen, Williams, Cobb, Morales, Wiley, Lennon, Hernandez, McFadden, Centeno |
| Midfielders: | Slisz, Muyumba, Fortune, Firmino, McCarty, Torres, Almada |
| Forwards: | Lobjanidze, Silva, Mosquera, Brennan, Wolff, Thiare, Giakoumakis |
New England Revolution team news
The pairing of Dylan Borrero and Brandon Bye are in the treatment room owing to knee injuries while DeJuan Jones remains unavailable because of a head injury.
Tomas Chancalay bagged a scintillating brace in New England Revolution's encounter against Alajuelense in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the forward could continue once again for the visitors.
New England Revolution predicted XI: Ravas; Lima, Jonathan, Romney, Spaulding; Harkes, Polster, Kaye; Gil, Chancalay, Bajraktarevic
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ravas, Jackson, Edwards Jr. |
| Defenders: | Kessler, Romney, Farrell, Mensah, Suarez, Jones, Spaulding, Miller, Lima |
| Midfielders: | Polster, Kaye, Buck, Harkes, Bolma, Boateng, Gil, Panayotou |
| Forwards: | Chancalay, Gil, McNamara, Bajraktarevic, Fry, Vrioni, Wood |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2023 | New England Revolution 2-1 Atlanta United | MLS |
| 1 Jun 2023 | Atlanta United 3-3 New England Revolution | MLS |
| 1 Oct 2022 | New England Revolution 2-1 Atlanta United | MLS |
| 15 May 2022 | Atlanta United 2-2 New England Revolution | MLS |
| 18 Jul 2021 | Atlanta United 0-1 New England Revolution | MLS |