ATLANTA, Georgia — Major League Soccer go dey hot as Atlanta United go host New York City FC for Mercedes-Benz Stadium dis weekend. Dis match be crucial for both teams, as dem dey look to turn their season around after rough starts. Atlanta United don draw two matches this season and dey seek to break their winless streak.
Last week, Atlanta manage to grab a 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati, thanks to own goal wey come late for the match. Although dem score twice, but dem struggle to finish strong. For dis campaign, dem don drop five points from winning positions, and dem no fit wan make di same mistake again against NYC FC.
NYC FC, on di other hand, dey come into di match after dem draw 0-0 with Columbus Crew. Dem don show some defensive solidity, but dem still dey find their attacking form. “We need to convert our chances,” Coach Nick Cushing talk after di last match, emphasizing di need for improvement.
Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda dey prepare to face him former side for di first time since him leave NYC FC, where he lead dem to their first MLS Cup in 2021. Dis season, Atlanta don get only five points after five games, four less than last season wey dem start with two wins under their belt. Dis show say dem need to pick up momentum fast.
Atlanta United possible starting lineup include Guzan; Lennon, Rode Gregersen, Williams, Amador; Slisz, Muyumba; Almiron, Fortune, Lobzhanidze; Latte Lath. On the flip side, NYC FC dey expect Freese; Ilenic, Martins, Risa, O’Toole; Haak, Parks; Ojeda, Moralez, Wolf; Martinez to start. Dem go need to tighten dia attack as dem still dey find way to put ball for net.
Injury concerns weigh heavy for both sides. Atlanta’s star player Miguel Almiron go dey back after injury, while NYC FC go welcome back some key players from international duty. As it stand, dis match go be a crucial point for both teams to re-establish dia confidence for di season.
Pundits dey predict di encounter fit end in a draw or slight advantage for either team based on past performances. Atlanta United don struggle at home recently, winning just two out of dia last seven home matches in di league.
As fans dey look forward to dis weekend’s clash, di atmosphere for di stadium go surely dey electric. “We just need to focus and perform to our best ability,” Pineda conclude, as him hope say Atlanta fit turn di tide and begin to climb di table.
