Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati
April 15, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release
ATLANTA - Atlanta United returns to action Saturday when it hosts FC Cincinnati at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match, presented by Novelis, is set to kick-off at 6 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on Peachtree TV and streamed live at ATLUTD.com/live and the Bally Sports app.
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Atlanta holds a 5-1-2 all-time record against FC Cincinnati: 3-0-1 at home, 2-0-1 on the road and 0-1-0 at neutral venues in the series. This is the first of two meetings between the clubs in 2022 as Atlanta will travel to TQL Stadium on Aug. 13 (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports South). Atlanta won the previous matchup 2-1 at TQL Stadium on Decision Day last season.
Atlanta is coming off a 1-0 away loss to Charlotte FC on April 10 and currently sits in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Miles Robinson made his 100th career start in all competitions for the club on Sunday. The defender has played in 113 games since becoming the club's first ever MLS SuperDraft selection in 2017.
Thiago Almada recorded a team season-high six chances created against Charlotte.
FC Cincinnati dropped its last match at home against Montreal 4-3 on April 2 and is 1-2-0 on the road this season. Former Atlanta striker Brandon Vazquez scored against Montreal and is tied for the league lead with five goals scored.
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, April 16 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 6 p.m. (EST)
Atlanta United (3-2-1, 10 points) vs. FC Cincinnati (2-4-0, 6 points)
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
TV | Peachtree TV
English Radio | 92.9 The Game, SiriusXM FC 157
Spanish Radio | La Mejor
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