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Match Preview: Atlanta United 2 vs Nashville SC

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Atlanta United 2 returns to action on Wednesday, July 25 when it faces Nashville SC at First Tennessee Park. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. EST and will be streamed live on ESPN+.


Atlanta United 2 picked up a road point in a 1-1 draw against Richmond Kickers at City Stadium Saturday, July 21. Forward Jon Gallagher netted his team-leading sixth goal as the club earned its third draw on the road this season. Alessandro Castro made his first professional start.


Nashville SC fell to Ottawa Fury FC 2-0 Saturday at TD Place. Both sides remained scoreless deep into the contest when Nashville was awarded a penalty kick in the 82nd minute. Alan Winn’s attempt missed, hitting the crossbar and Fury FC responded with a pair of late goals in stoppage time to earn the three points.


Saturday’s match is the second meeting between the two teams, as Nashville SC won 3-0 at First Tennessee Park June 30.

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