On Saturday, Atlanta United returned to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on Philadelphia Union on the club’s annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 ❤️⚽️🖤 pic.twitter.com/Z7WmHLJAfg
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 17, 2022
Ahead of the match Atlanta defeated Orlando City SC 1-0 with a game winning goal from Argentinian Thiago Almada.
Hear from HIM❗️
🗣 @ThiagoAlmada08 pic.twitter.com/r2t5ga4LBL
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 15, 2022
With missed opportunities at the half both teams remained scoreless.
Deadlocked at the half. See y'all in a few ⏩#SomosAtlanta pic.twitter.com/A8kfwIxydv
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 17, 2022
In the 68th minute, a pair of substitutions was made, bringing on Edwin Mosquera and Ronaldo Cisneros.
68’ | #ATLUTD Substitution
➡️ @RonaldoCM97
⬅️ @Ddwyer14
#ATLUTD 0-0 @PhilaUnion pic.twitter.com/WKyoahY44Q— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 17, 2022
In the end Atlanta United held off Philadelphia and played to a scoreless draw. The draw keeps Atlanta’s playoff hopes alive as the club is one point below the line at the conclusion of the match.
“We’re going to continue to fight until the end.” Brooks Lennon.
“We’re going to continue to fight until the end.”
🗣 @brookslennon pic.twitter.com/WCa5DzBZKB
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 17, 2022
It’s coming down to the wire and a must win of the final two games left in the season is needed to secure a seat in the playoffs.
“The team did very well and if we continue like this in the last few games, for sure we need two victories now and combined with other result, we can do it and make playoffs. But I’m very proud overall of my players tonight.” said Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda.
The club announced on Friday.Thiago Almada, Ronald Hernández, Josef Martínez and Caleb Wiley have received call-ups from their respective national teams for the September FIFA window.
He's back 😉🇺🇸
Caleb Wiley will join the #U20MYNT in their quest to add another 🏆 at @RevCupMexico 👏 pic.twitter.com/JLYYsMnbhj
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 16, 2022
Up Next: Atlanta (10-12-10, 40 points) travels to Foxborough, Massachusetts to face New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1 1:30 p.m.
Miss y'all already 🥹
See you October 9th ‼️ pic.twitter.com/VbXgFFMwqd
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 18, 2022
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