Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 celebrates with teammates after a goal during the first half of the match against Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA on Sunday August 20, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

Atlanta United vs. Nashville SC

 

Atlanta United today announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26 (7:30 p.m. ET).

Player Injury/Suspension Status
Ozzie Alonso Leg Out
Jamal Thiaré Visa Out

 

After scoring his second brace of the season in the team’s 2-0 victory at Seattle on Saturday, Giorgos Giakoumakis is tied for second in the MLS Golden Boot race with 12 goals. The striker’s 1.02 goals per 90 minutes is the best mark in the league (min. 1,000 minutes played). LAFC’s Denis Bouanga ranks second at .64.

 

Atlanta holds a 2-3-3 all-time record against Nashville SC in MLS regular season play: 1-1-1 at home and 1-2-2 on the road. This will be the second meeting of the season between the two sides as Nashville won 3-1 on April 29 at GEODIS Park.