On Sep 17th, Atlanta United hosts Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-benz Stadium in a meeting of these two mismatched Major League Soccer teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 25 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Atlanta United recorded a 4-2 win against Toronto. Sanchez Purata struck first for Atlanta United in the 47th minute on a feed from Brooks Lennon, but Akinola got the equalizer for Toronto in the 52nd minute , but Atlanta United kept scoring and walked away with the win. Atlanta United is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while 1st placed Philadelphia Union is fresh off their 5-1 win against Orlando City. Mbaissidara Mbaizo struck first for Philadelphia Union in the 39th minute, then Mikael Uhre added another in the 43rd minute. Philadelphia Union looks to continue their winning ways, having won 8 of their last 10.
Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United last played eachother at the Talen Energy Stadium on the 31st of August. Philadelphia Union was victorious by a score of 4 to 1. Julián Carranza struck first for Philadelphia Union in the 18th minute, then Andrew Gutman tied it up for Atlanta United in the 24th minute.
Daniel Gazdag has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored 7 goals for Philadelphia Union. Atlanta United is fortunate enough to have Juan Jose Sanchez Purata in top form. In the last 5 matches the defender has scored 5 goals.