Match Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United FC

November 5, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release

FC Cincinnati will close out the 2021 MLS Season against Atlanta United FC. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. from TQL Stadium. The 2021 season finale is also Fan Appreciation match. As a thank you to fans for their support throughout the season, there will be several special offerings:

FREE popcorn with any purchase at all concession stands in TQL Stadium.

$4 drafts at the TQL Beer District behind section 134.

$4 Coors Seltzer Mango and Esoteric Brewing cans throughout the stadium.

15% off your total purchase of FC Cincinnati merchandise at the TQL Team Store and stands throughout the stadium.

The Bailey will also lead the stadium in the signing of the National Anthem.

HOW TO WATCH:

Local TV: Star64

Local Stream: fccincinnati.com

Out of Market: ESPN+

Radio: Fox Sports AM 1360

Talent: Tom Gelehrter (play-by-play), Kevin McCloskey (analyst), Alex Stec (sideline)

Be sure to follow @FCCincinnati on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for live updates from the match.

SCOUTING ATLANTA UNITED FC (12-9-12 - 48 pts - 5th, Eastern Conference)

Atlanta United FC need just a point from Sunday's Decision Day to qualify for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs, having drawn at New York Red Bulls in the midweek. FC Cincinnati will be looking to play spoiler to Gonzalo Pineda's side.

STORYLINES TO WATCH

FAN APPRECIATION AT TQL STADIUM - FC Cincinnati has had incredible support from the fans all season long, and to celebrate that, FCC will be giving back to the fans who have given so much this year. Fans can get deals on concessions and FCC merchandise, as well as a Fan Fest in Washington Park from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ATLANTA CONNECTIONS - Brandon Vázquez made 32 appearances for Atlanta United, earning seven starts with the club between 2017-19. He scored three goals and recorded two assists and was part of the MLS Cup winning squad in 2018. Edgar Castillo made four appearances and earned one start in 2020 with Atlanta. Yuya Kubo scored his first career goal with FCC against Atlanta United on March 7, 2020.

LUCHO LIKES SCORING AGAINST ATLANTA - Luciano Acosta's six goals against Atlanta United FC are his most against any opponent, by far. He has scored three times each against Chicago, New England and Orlando for his second-most against any other club. Sunday will be his first regular season game in the month of November.

Major League Soccer Stories from November 5, 2021

• MLS Fines Orlando City's Luiz Muzzi for Inappropriate Behavior Toward Match Officials - MLS
• Six LA Galaxy Players Called up for International Duty - LA Galaxy
• Danny Leyva Named to U-20 Men's National Team Roster for Upcoming Revelations Cup - Seattle Sounders FC
• Tajon Buchanan and Arnór Traustason Named to World Cup Qualifying Rosters - New England Revolution
• Clark and Edelman Called into Under-20 United States Men's National Team Camp - New York Red Bulls
• Preview: Sporting Hosts RSL in Decision Day Showdown on Sunday - Sporting Kansas City
• Aaronson, McGlynn, and Sullivan Named to USMNT U-20 Training Camp Roster - Philadelphia Union
• Three Chicago Fire FC Homegrown Players Called to U.S. U-20 Men's National Team - Chicago Fire FC
• FC Dallas Homegrowns Justin Che, Dante Sealy Called into U.S. U-20 Men's National Team Camp - FC Dallas
• Rapids Host Fan Appreciation Night as LAFC Visits in Regular Season Finale - Colorado Rapids
• Cowell, Walls Called to U.S. U-20 National Team for Revelations Cup - San Jose Earthquakes
• Three Out, One Questionable for Decision Day - New York City FC
• D.C. United Homegrowns Jeremy Garay and Jacob Greene Selected for U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team for Upcoming Revelations Cup - D.C. United
• Sporting KC Launches Paint the Wall Pennants to Benefit the Victory Project - Sporting Kansas City
• Travel Advisory for Decision Day - New York City FC
• Diego Rossi Called to Puerto Rico U20 National Team - New York City FC
• Gustavo "GN10" Nascimento Set to Represent NYCFC as Club's Official eMLS FIFA Player; Josh "Squirrel" Banh Returns for 2022 - New York City FC
• Game Day Guide: Everything You Need to Know for Fan Appreciation Day & the Match against LAFC - Colorado Rapids
• Match Preview: FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United FC - FC Cincinnati
• Mark-Anthony Kaye Named to Canada's National Team Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers - Colorado Rapids
• Major League Soccer Announces 2022 Schedule Format - Charlotte FC
• MLS Announces 2022 Schedule Format and Conference Alignment - MLS

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