MLS Atlanta United FC

Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. Montreal Impact

Published on July 27, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release


ATLANTA - Atlanta United returns to action on Saturday, July 28 when it travels to face Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo. Atlanta enters the match atop the Supporters' Shield Standings (13-4-5, 44 points) while Montreal sits in fifth place in the Eastern Conference (9-12-1, 28 points). Atlanta is 6-2-2 and has taken a league-best 20 points away from Mercedes-Benz Stadium this season. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 7 p.m. EST and will be televised on FOX Sports Southeast.

Atlanta is coming off a 3-1 victory over D.C. United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 21. After an early goal from D.C., Atlanta responded with three goals as Josef Martínez netted his MLS record sixth career hat trick. The 25-year-old Venezuelan has scored 41 goals in 42 MLS appearances. He leads the Golden Boot race with 22 goals and became the first player in MLS history to score 22 goals through the first 22 matches of a season.

After being knocked out of the Canadian Championship by Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night, Montreal returns home to Stade Saputo where they have won their last five matches. Led by Ignacio Piatti, who leads the club with 10 goals and nine assists, Montreal has climbed the standings in recent weeks and is now above the playoff line.

MATCH INFORMATION

Saturday, July 28|Stade Saputo, Montreal, Quebec, Canada|7 p.m. (EST)

Atlanta United (13-4-5, 44 points) vs. Montreal Impact (9-12-1, 28 points)

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

English TV | FOX Sports Southeast

Spanish Radio | La Mejor 1600 AM

English Radio | 92-9 The Game (local)

Pre-match coverage:

6 p.m.: AT&T Countdown to Kickoff (FB Live/Periscope)

6:30 p.m.: The Pre-Game show (92-9 The Game)

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