The Atlanta United U-19s will have the chance to bring home some silverware on Saturday, Dec. 18 when they face Kalonji Pro-Profile for the UPSL Georgia Division championship.Ā
Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. from the MOBA Soccer Complex in Peachtree City, Georgia and the game will beĀ streamed live onĀ Eleven Sports.Ā Ā
A win on Saturday would cap off a brilliant first season for Atlanta in the UPSL after achieving a second-place finish in the regular season standings and securing a first-round playoff bye.Ā
First-year head coachĀ JosĆ© SilvaĀ also earned the distinction of being namedĀ UPSL Georgia Coach of the YearĀ prior to Atlantaās firstĀ playoff match.Ā Ā
In the semifinals, Atlanta United handled Atlanta Elephants FC 4-1.Ā Newly signedĀ Atlanta United 2 player David Mejia found the back of the net twice in that match.
Atlanta United will be seeking retribution for their lone previous meeting against Kalonji during the regular season at Childrenās Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, where the visitors took a 4-2 victory. It wasĀ one of justĀ two matches Atlanta lost all season.Ā Ā
Kalonji comes into this game as the top-seeded team in the playoffs and off of a 4-0 victory over LimeƱo Georgia in the semifinals.
The winner of the matchup, in addition to taking home the UPSL Georgia trophy, will qualify for the UPSL Premier Division Round of 32Ā enĀ route to the UPSL National Finals which will take place on Feb. 4-6, 2022.
