Know Your Opponent: Atlanta United
September 3, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release
The games keep coming. The Lions return home to face Atlanta United on Saturday at 8:00 pm ET on FOX. Here is what you need to know about our opponents:
Key Transactions and Player News
The big news out of Atlanta is that DP Pity Martinez who faced City on Saturday will be sold to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. The deal is not official yet, but the sale has been agreed in principle according to club President Darren Eales on a pregame periscope live stream on Wednesday. Pity Martinez did not feature in the lineup or bench so don't expect to see him on Saturday.
As we saw on Saturday, Atlanta United isn't the team we're used to. Darlington Nagbe, Justin Meram, Florentin Pogba, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Julian Gressel and Hector Villalba all left the club in the offseason.
Meanwhile Atlanta United added Brooks Lennon, Matheus Rossetto, Edgar Castillo, Jurgen Damm and Erick "Cubo" Torres to the mix.
The injury report: Josef Martinez is a notable loss as he is still recovering from his ACL injury suffered in the 2020 opener. Additionally, Fernando Meza is out with an undisclosed injury.
Team Form
Atlanta is 1-1-1 in their first three games since returning from the MLS is Back Tournament and have only scored three goals across that span. Overall, they are 1-4-1 since returning to play from the long break due to COVID-19.
Head-to-Head
The Lions are 1-2-0 against Atlanta United in their last three matches.
Rasmussen College Fact
The Lions have gained seven points of the last possible nine in an eight-day span.
• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...
Major League Soccer Stories from September 3, 2020
- LAFC Forward Diego Rossi Voted MLS Player of the Week - Los Angeles FC
- Los Angeles Football Club Forward Diego Rossi Voted MLS Player of the Week - MLS
- Earthquakes to Recognize Honorary Captains During September's Kick Childhood Cancer Campaign - San Jose Earthquakes
- MNUFC Falls 3-0 in Houston - Minnesota United FC
- Know Your Opponent: Atlanta United - Orlando City SC
- Columbus Crew SC Provides Update on Phase 1 Home Match on Sunday at MAPFRE Stadium - Columbus Crew SC
- Earthquakes Rocked by LAFC - San Jose Earthquakes
- LAFC Bounces Back to Down the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1 at Banc of California Stadium - Los Angeles FC
- LA Galaxy Notes and Quotes: LA Galaxy 3, Portland Timbers 2 - Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - LA Galaxy
- Sounders FC Earns Road Point in 2-2 Draw at Real Salt Lake - Seattle Sounders FC
- Timbers Fall 3-2 to LA Galaxy at Providence Park - Portland Timbers
- Real Salt Lake Draws 2-2 with Seattle Sounders FC - Real Salt Lake
- FC Dallas Draws 1-1 with Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park - FC Dallas
- Sporting Fights Back for 1-1 Draw with Dallas - Sporting Kansas City
- Benji Michel Scores Stunner in City's 1-1 Draw at Nashville - Orlando City SC
- Dynamo Remain Hot with 3-0 Home Win over Minnesota United - Houston Dynamo FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Orlando City SC Stories
- Orlando City SC and CF Montréal Split the Points in Back-And-Forth Affair
- The Assist: Orlando City SC at CF Montréal - April 20, 2024
- Orlando City SC Rallies at D.C. United to Earn First Road Win of the Season
- The Assist: Orlando City SC at D.C. United - April 13, 2024
- Once Upon a Coconut Becomes a Proud Partner & Official Coconut Water of Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, and INTER&Co Stadium
