Atlanta United Welcomes New England for 2024 Home Opener

The boys are back, and Mercedes-Benz will be rocking. As you stroll into Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the familiar sights and sounds washing over you Atlanta United prepares for its 2024 home opener. The Five Stripes welcome New England Revolution this Saturday, eager to start the season strong on home turf. Thiago Almada and company look to dazzle the crowd once again with their crisp passing and lethal finishing. As kickoff approaches, you settle into your seat, ready to cheer on the Boys in Red, Black and Gold. Will Atlanta’s league-leading home offense overwhelm the Revs? You’ll soon find out as these Eastern Conference foes write the opening chapter in their 2024 series.

Atlanta United Returns Home to Face New England Revolution

Attack-Minded Clubs Set to Razzle and Dazzle

You’re in for a treat Saturday night. Atlanta and New England boast two of the most potent attacks in MLS, with dazzling playmakers and clinical finishers at every turn.

Almada and Gil: Maestros of the Midfield

The match features MLS’ top two assist leaders in Atlanta’s Thiago Almada and New England’s Carles Gil. Almada dished out a league-high 19 assists last year, while Gil chipped in 15 of his own. Expect plenty of clever passes, daring dribbles and defense-splitting through balls from these midfield maestros.

Momentum Building for the Five Stripes

After a solid start to the season in Columbus, Atlanta will look to build on their performance. The Five Stripes passed with precision, pinging the ball around the pitch and dominating possession. If they can translate that crispness to the attacking third, the Revs defense could be in for a long night.

A Tough Test for the New-Look Revs

Atlanta boasts continuity, the Revs are still gelling and finding their feet. If Caleb Porter men can come together quickly, this could be an epic encounter between two of the league’s most watchable sides.

The Scene is Set for a Thriller

The ingredients are there for an end-to-end thriller. Two bold, attack-minded teams. Playmakers and goalscorers galore. The energy of a raucous Atlanta crowd. Buckle up sports lovelies this should be a wild ride. The 2024 season is underway, and this matchup could set the tone for the campaign to come.

Key Players to Watch: Thiago Almada, Carles Gil Lead MLS in Assists

When it comes to playmaking, Saturday’s match features two of the best in MLS. Thiago Almada has recorded 31 assists in 61 games for an average of .51 per game. The 22-year-old Argentine is already third in MLS history in assists per game, behind only legends Carlos Valderrama and Marco Etcheverry.

Almada’s ability to pick out teammates with precision passes makes him a constant threat. His crossing and through balls split defenses open, allowing strikers to get in behind. Almada’s combination of vision, passing range and creativity helped Atlanta lead MLS with 66 goals last season.

On the other side, New England’s  30-year-old Spaniard, Carles Gil recorded 63 assists in 135 MLS matches, averaging .47 per game to rank fourth all-time. Like Almada, Gil is an expert at unlocking defenses with clever passes, allowing teammates to get into dangerous areas. You can expect Gil to dictate the tempo in midfield and spray passes all over the field to get his team in the attack. Let’s not forget he finished in the top five for pass completion percentage last season, showing how efficient and accurate he is. Gil’s ability to control matches with his distribution and vision make him the focal point of New England’s offense.

With the attacking talent on display, don’t be surprised if the goals come fast and furious. After the long offseason, it’s time to get loud and proud. Sit back and savor the show as Atlanta kicks off another season of thrilling soccer.  With Almada on display, fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium can expect to see plenty of creativity, vision and precise passing on Saturday. Two of the league’s premier playmakers will be trying to set up goals, promising an entertaining matchup between Atlanta and New England. This is our house, and our team is hungry to start the season off right. No matter what happens, one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be one heck of a party. Lets Go Five Stripes!