Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. Minnesota United FC
Published on March 30, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release
ATLANTA - Atlanta United returns to action on Saturday, March 31, to face 2017 MLS expansion counterpart Minnesota United at TCF Bank Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 8 p.m. EST and will be televised on FOX Sports South.
Atlanta United defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 4-1 on Saturday, March 17, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Josef Martinez tallied his fourth career MLS hat trick in just 23 games played and homegrown midfielder Andrew Carleton recorded his first MLS assist after coming on as a substitute. Martinez converted a penalty kick in the 13th minute after Kendall Waston was sent off and later added goals in the 60th and 88th minutes. Vancouver conceded an own goal in the 58th minute and Erik Hurtado scored in the 85th minute for the visitors.
Minnesota is coming off a 3-0 road loss at New York Red Bulls on Saturday, March 24. Alex Muyl opened the scoring for Red Bulls in the 15th minute and Bradley Wright Phillips scored a brace to make it 3-0.
MATCH INFORMATION
Saturday, March 31|TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota| 8 p.m. (EST)
Atlanta United (2-1-0, 6 points) vs. Minnesota United (2-2-0, 6 points)
TV: FOX Sports South
Talent: Kevin Egan (play-by-play), Dan Gargan (analyst) and Jillian Sakovits (sideline reporter)
English Radio: 92.9 The Game
Talent: Mike Conti (play-by-play) and Jason Longshore (commentator)
AT&T Countdown to Kickoff (FB Live/Periscope)
Spanish Radio: La Mejor 1600 AM
Talent: Armando Carillo (play-by-play) and Daniel Cantu (commentator)
Major League Soccer Stories from March 30, 2018
- Real Salt Lake Drops 3-1 Result in Toronto - Real Salt Lake
- MLS Issues Disciplinary Committee Decisions - MLS
- Game Notes: Sounders FC vs. Montreal Impact - March 31, 2018 - Seattle Sounders FC
- Dynamo Look to Regain Winning Form vs. New England - Houston Dynamo FC
- Match Preview: Columbus Crew Sc Hosts Vancouver Whitecaps FC Tomorrow at Mapfre Stadium - Columbus Crew SC
- LAFC to Play Galaxy in Carson on Saturday - Los Angeles FC
- Impact to Face Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday Night - Club de Foot Montreal
- Preview: Lions Return to Orlando City Stadium to Host New York Red Bulls - Orlando City SC
- LAFC Announces Partnership with Spirit Company Beam Suntory - Los Angeles FC
- Game Preview: New England Revolution at Houston Dynamo - New England Revolution
- Preview: First-Place Sporting KC Hosts D.C. United on Saturday - Sporting Kansas City
- Preview: Revs Return to the Road for a Saturday Night Meeting with the Dynamo - New England Revolution
- Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. Minnesota United FC - Atlanta United FC
- Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids - Philadelphia Union
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.
