On the 14th of September, Orlando City plays host to Atlanta United in a meeting of these two mismatched Major League Soccer teams. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and warm day with daytime temperatures of 22 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Orlando City is fresh off their 3-2 win against Seattle Sounders. Albert Rusnák struck first for Seattle Sounders in the 26th minute, then Raul Mario Ruidiaz Misitich added another in the 52nd minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 91st minute on a goal by Kyle Smith. Orlando City should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while 12th placed Atlanta United is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Portland Timbers. Moreno scored the first goal for Portland Timbers in the 38th minute on a penalty, then Dairon Estibens Asprilla Rivas added another in the 82nd minute on a penalty shot. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10.
Orlando City and Atlanta United last played eachother at the Mercedes-benz Stadium on Jul 17th. Atlanta United and Orlando City battled to a 1-1 draw. Mauricio Pereyra struck first for Orlando City in the 10th minute, then Juan Jose Sanchez Purata tied it up for Atlanta United in the 71st minute on a feed from Almada earning them at least the one point.
Atlanta United’s top weapon lately has been Martinez, who has three goals in the last 5 matches. For Orlando City, their top scorers are Tesho Akindele and Ercan Kara, each having 2 goals in their last five matches.