Match Preview: Atlanta United kicks off double matchweek against D.C. United

First Touches

• Atlanta United will wear the 404 Kit. | Learn the story of the kit
• The 5-Stripes look to keep the momentum going after its dominating 5-2 win over Inter Miami CF on Saturday.
• Tools to the Match: How Atlanta United picks up three more road points on Wednesday
• Who's in and who's out against D.C.? View the Availability Report presented by Piedmont.

Match Details

• Date: Wednesday, Sept. 20
• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Audi Field
• Tickets: View tickets

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How to watch, listen and live stream D.C. United vs. Atlanta United

• TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
• Listen: Local radio 92.9 The Game and La Mejor
• Live stream: Watch on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app or visit https://tv.apple.com/.
• Follow along: Follow the match with realtime stats and live play-by-play on our Matchday Hub page.

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Recent Form

Atlanta has gone 3-1-1 (W-L-D) since returning from the Leagues Cup break in mid-August. Its most recent win, a 5-2 home victory over Inter Miami CF, was a great team performance to build momentum before heading into this double matchweek. On the other side, D.C. United has recorded back-to-back scoreless draws and is fighting for points to stay above the playoff line.

Series History and Last Meeting

Atlanta has been the dominant side between the two teams, holding a series record of 9-6. Atlanta's most recent win over D.C. came earlier this season at home in June. Goals from Giorgos Giakoumakis, Andrew Gutman and Tyler Wolff secured a 3-1 win, which was Atlanta's sixth result within a seven-match unbeaten run.

Players To Watch

Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) – It's hard to choose just one 5-Stripe to watch out for after Saturday's impressive performance from nearly everyone on the pitch. However, Lennon possesses offensive qualities as a defender that has proven to be difficult for other teams to combat. The fullback recorded 1g/1a and maintained an 88.6% passing accuracy against Miami to earn a spot on the MLS Team of the Matchday 32.

Christian Benteke (D.C. United) – The striker continues to lead the attack for D.C. this season with 10 goals. Benteke recorded a brace earlier this month against Chicago Fire, and he ended the night with five shots and 14 duels won in D.C.'s most recent draw against Charlotte FC.