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Starting XI and roster notes: Atlanta United travels to face Philadelphia Union in critical Eastern Conference matchup 

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Atlanta United Starting XI

Brad Guzan (c), Derrick Williams, Stian Gregersen, Pedro Amador, Brooks Lennon, Bartosz Slisz (Dax McCarty 87'), Jay Fortune, Saba Lobjanidze, Alexey Miranchuk, Tyler Wolff (Tristan Muyumba 63'), Daniel Ríos (Edwin Mosquera 80')

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Josh Cohen, Luis Abram, Luke Brennan, Noah Cobb, Matt Edwards, Ronald Hernandez.

Scoring

  1. PHI - Nathan Harriel (Kai Wagner) 61'
  2. ATL - Saba Lobajnidze (Brooks Lennon, Daniel Ríos) 72'

Disciplinary

  • ATL - Brooks Lennon 55' 🟨
  • PHI - Mikael Uhre 68' 🟨

Roster Notes

  • With a playoff spot on the line, this was matchup is crucial for both clubs. Coming into the match, Philadelphia sat at ninth in the Eastern Conference with 36 points while Atlanta sits at eleventh with 33 points.
  • Brad Guzan was named to MLS Team of the Matchweek after his impressive performance against the New York Red Bulls, including stopping a penalty shot and making a season-high eight saves.
  • Tyler Wolff made his his 50th MLS appearance for Atlanta United.
  • The team seems to be playing more direct under interim head coach Rob Valentino's guidance. Read the latest Staying on Track.
  • Following Saturday's away match, Atlanta United returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a two-match homestand on October 2 and October 5. Click here to view tickets and join us for the last home matches of the regular season.

Player Availability

Jamal Thiaré was not unavailable due to concussion protocol. View the Availability Report presented by Piedmont.

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