Atlanta Hosts LAFC Saturday in Key West Coast Clash

The Five Stripes have hit a rough patch, going winless over their last five plus matches across all competitions. Now Atlanta United is hosting powerhouse LAFC in a clash between Western and Eastern contenders. If there was ever a time to get back on track, a marquee matchup with a Western foe like LAFC is it.

You’re no doubt frustrated with the recent results, but don’t lose hope! The talent and potential remain the same in this squad. Sometimes teams just go through peaks and valleys over a long season. The key is to stay focused on the big picture.

Pineda and his staff will have undoubtedly spent the break analyzing what’s gone wrong and devising a plan to fix it. Have faith that with their leadership, the right adjustments will be made.

Scoring the first goal has proved critical for both teams in 2024. In each of its wins this season, Atlanta has scored the first goal and held the lead at halftime. LAFC is 7-1-0 when scoring the first goal, making whichever team gets off to a better start a key to this match.

Atlanta returns to MLS play after advancing in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, defeating Charleston Battery in penalty kicks. Atlanta will host Indy Eleven in the Quarterfinal round of the tournament on July 9 at Fifth Third Stadium.

The Five Stripes has recorded the most successful crosses (75) and successful baseline crosses (15) from open play in MLS and will be looking to capitalize on its ability to get the ball into dangerous areas against LAFC.

The talent is there. The belief must remain. Stay strong, sports lovelies – your boys need you now more than ever! As an Atlanta fan, you’ll want to be in the stadium to cheer on the Five Stripes. They’ll need your support to defend home turf against a tough opponent. Win or lose, it should be a thrilling game. You won’t want to miss a minute of the action, so lets pack Mercedes-Benz Stadium and show LAFC what Atlanta is made of. This is our city and our team. Let’s get out there and represent!