Availability report as Atlanta United travels to Orlando for second Leagues Cup match

A must win match for Atlanta United as they travel to Orlando, Florida, where they will play Club Universidad Nacional (Pumas) for the second Leagues Cup match. Atlanta United's first match ended in a loss on Wednesday night at home vs Necaxa, and now the 5-Stripes have two remaining matches in the Leagues Cup Phase One; first, vs Pumas, and next Wednesday, August 6 (7:30 pm) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium vs Atlas FC (View tickets)

Head coach Ronny Deila will have almost a full squad for Saturday, although Pedro Amador will miss the match due to a hamstring injury, and will be replaced in the squad by Nyk Sessock, who was signed to a Short-Term Agreement ahead of Saturday. Sessock made his MLS debut on June 12, coming on as a substitute against New York City FC. The 25-year-old defender signed with ATL UTD 2 on Feb. 24, 2025.