MLS is Back

Match Preview: Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati

MatchPreview

Atlanta United returns to action Thursday morning against FC Cincinnati at Orlando’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in the club’s second match of Group E play in the MLS is Back Tournament. The match will be nationally televised on ESPN/Deportes at 9 a.m. ET and transmitted on Sports Radio 92.9 The Game.


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  • Atlanta defeated FC Cincinnati 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the last meeting between the clubs on March 7 with goals from Emerson Hyndman and Ezequiel Barco. Yuya Kubo scored for FC Cincinnati.
  • Atlanta holds an all-time record of 2-0-1 against FC Cincinnati and has outscored the club 5-2.
  • Frank de Boer will coach against his former Dutch National Team teammate Jaap Stam, who will manage his second game for FC Cincinnati.
  • Pity Martínez created a team-high four chances in Atlanta’s opening match against New York Red Bulls. The Argentine leads Atlanta and ranks ninth in MLS with seven chances created this season.
  • Atlanta ranks third in MLS this season in possession (60.49 percent), trailing San Jose Earthquakes (62.46) and Los Angeles FC (61.52)
  • Atlanta will play its final match in Group E against Columbus Crew SC on Tuesday, July 21 (8 p.m. EST, TUDN).


MATCH INFORMATION

Thursday, July 16 | ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, FL|9 a.m. (ET)


Atlanta United (2-1-0, 6 points) vs. FC Cincinnati (0-3-0, 0 points)


BROADCAST SCHEDULE

TV | ESPN/Deportes


English Radio | 92.9 The Game


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