Match Preview: Atlanta United faces off against Houston Dynamo FC for the first time since 2019

First Touches

• Atlanta United is coming off a week of no MLS play. Before that, they played seven MLS matches in the span of a month.
• The 5-Stripes last match came against regional rival Charlotte FC on June 2, 2024.
• This will be Rob Valentino’s first match as interim head coach for this season.
• Eight Atlanta United players were called up for the June FIFA international window.

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, June 15
• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Celebrating: Father’s Day | View the ticket pack
• Atlanta United launched their “Legacy Collection” retail line for Juneteenth | Learn more about the collection here

Attending the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium? View our detailed timeline and things to do before kickoff

How to watch, stream, and listen to Atlanta United vs. Houston Dynamo FC

• TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
• Listen: Local radio 92.9 The Game (English) and La Mejor (Spanish).
• Live stream: Stream on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app or https://tv.apple.com/
• Follow along: Follow the match with real-time stats and live play-by-play on out Matchday Hub Page

Series History and Last Meeting

Atlanta United and Houston Dynamo FC have only played each other three times, and each match was a high scoring affair with the winning club scoring more than three goals. Atlanta has a record of 2-1-0 (W-L-D) against Houston. This will be the first time the two clubs are meeting since July of 2019. In an exciting battle between East vs West, Atlanta United scored five goals at home to win 5-0 over Houston.

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Players to watch

Xande Silva (Atlanta United) – After coming off his first goal of the season against Charlotte FC, midfielder Xande Silva getting hot would only help Atlanta United in their quest for more scoring. He got the team back within striking distance with a curling shot that came just from the left side of the box, his first MLS goal of the season.

Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo FC) – The Houston captain was named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 18 after helping his team earn a 2-2 draw against Portland. He often leads his team in key statistical categories like passing accuracy, passes in the final third, possession won and chances created.