Match Preview: Atlanta United faces New York Red Bulls for second matchup of season

First Touches

• Atlanta United will wear the Forest kit.
• Atlanta is on a seven-match unbeaten streak after it's 2-2 draw against New York City FC on Wednesday.
• Atlanta United's Unified team will play its second match of the season against New York Red Bulls prior to the first team's match. Read more about the history of Atlanta United's Special Olympics Unified team.
• Miles Robinson, Derrick Etienne Jr. and Jay Fortune will be away on international duty for the Gold Cup. Here's how to watch.
• Who's in and who's out against New York Red Bulls? View this week's Availability Report presented by Piedmont.

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, June 24
• Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Red Bull Arena
• Tickets: View tickets
• Celebrating: Unified Team - Read more

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How to watch, listen and live stream Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls

• TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
• Listen: Local radio 92.9 The Game and La Mejor
• Live stream: Watch on your phone or device by subscribing to MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app or visit https://tv.apple.com/.
• Follow along: Follow the match with realtime stats and live play-by-play on our Matchday Hub page.

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Related Content:

• Learn about the history of Atlanta United's Special Olympics Unified team.
• How To Watch: Atlanta United players in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup
• Tools to the Match: How Atlanta United extends unbeaten streak to eight matches on Saturday
• Who's available and who's out against Red Bulls? View the Availability Report presented by Piedmont.
• Nick Firmino and Luke Brennan available for Red Bulls match on short-term contracts

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Atlanta United extended it's seven-match unbeaten streak on Wednesday after scoring the game-tying goal in the 95th minute. Midfielder Nick Firmino, who was called up from Atlanta United 2 on a short-term agreement, headed the ball into the bottom corner of the net just eight minutes after stepping on the field. New York Red Bulls are also coming off a 2-2 draw after scoring two second half goals against Charlotte. They had previously lost their last 47 MLS matches when trailing by multiple goals. New York is 3-2-2 (W-L-D) in its last seven matches.

Series History and Last Meeting

The Red Bulls own the series history between both teams with a record of 9-2-4, and they were unbeaten in 12 regular season matches against Atlanta until earlier this season. On April 1, New York's keeper blocked Thiago Almada's shot and the rebound fell in the 6-yard-box right in front of Giorgos Giakoumakis, who buried it in the seventh minute of the match. The lone goal gave the 5-Stripes their first regular season win over New York.

Players To Watch

Tyler Wolff (Atlanta United) – The Homegrown has had an incredible last few matches, scoring four goals in his seven appearances this season. Wolff scored the first goal on Wednesday in the 11th minute; it was the club's 350th regular season goal and it put Wolff as the third-leading scorer on the team. Without Derrick Etienne Jr., Wolff could be back in the starting lineup again to help Atlanta earn their second win on the road this season.

Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls) – At just 21 years old, Cameron Harper has become an integral part of the Red Bulls attack this season and has started in 14 matches. The winger scored the game-tying goal in a congested box on Wednesday against Charlotte for his first goal of the season and the third in his MLS career. The goal earned Harper a spot on the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 20.

Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda on double matchweek:

"It's difficult in the sense that players are coming in and players are leaving. It's not easy in that sense, but I think one of the best parts of last week's training session is that the principles that we work on apply for both teams. Certain things that we did against New York City are going to apply to New York Red Bulls. The team is prepared. You don't have too much time to complain, it's just another chance to bring the energy in. The team is ready to fight, ready to play good and we're going to be fine."