Match Preview

Match Preview: Atlanta United travels to New England to kick off double matchweek

Match-Preview New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United on Wednesday, July 3, 2024

First Touches

  • The 5-Stripes are coming off one of the most unbelievable endings to a match in club (and soccer) history. Relive the magic
  • Wednesday is the first of two away matches for Atlanta United this Fourth of July week. Following July 3 in New England, the team travels to take on Real Salt Lake for a meeting on Saturday, July 6.
  • Atlanta United is currently on a four-match undefeated streak, which includes two results on the road.
  • Who's in and who's out in New England? View the Availability Report presented by Piedmont
  • On Wednesday, Atlanta United will wear the Resurgens kit | Learn the story

Match Details

  • Date: Wednesday, July 3
  • Kickoff time: 7:45 p.m.
  • Location: Gillette Stadium

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Recent Form

Atlanta United has been on a good run of form, going undefeated in their previous four matches including a win at home Saturday over Toronto FC. Jamal Thiaré's goal in second-half stoppage time created such an unbelievable ending, the sports world sounded off on social media.

Meanwhile, New England Revolution is coming off a successful month, winning four of their five MLS meetings in June, including wins over FC Cincinnati, Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls. Most recently, they went up against the defending MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew and lost 5-1.

Series History and Last Meeting

Atlanta United owns the series with New England Revolution with a 5-4-4 record in MLS play. Their most recent meeting came on March 9 for the Atlanta's home opener. Thiago Almada scored and Giorgos Giakoumakis added a second-half hat trick to give Atlanta United a 4-1 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in front of one of the largest crowds in the world to watch soccer that weekend.

Players to Watch

Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) - The starting XI for Atlanta United has fluctuated over the course of the season, but one consistent piece is Brooks Lennon. The fullback from Paradise Valley, Arizona has logged the most minutes of any player on the team, starting all 20 of Atlanta United's regular season matches in 2024. The 26-year-old is earning his nickname, Mr. Reliable. On Saturday, Lennon made his 150th appearance for Atlanta United in all competitions, fourth-most in club history.

Dylan Borrero (New England Revolution) - The Colombian midfielder is a 22-year-old playmarker. He's currently tied second in assists for New England along with teammate Emmanuel Boateng. In the absence of 2021 MLS Most Valuable Player Carles Gil, the Revs will look to Borrero to create Wednesday at Gillette Stadium.

New England Revolution
Atlanta United
Head coach
Caleb Porter
Rob Valentino (interim)
MLS 2024 record (W-L-T)
6-11-1
6-8-6
Eastern Conference standing
14th
9th
Kit: colors
Boston Tea Party kit: Navy blue-red, navy blue
Resurgens Kit: Light blue-yellow, light blue
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