Miguel Almirón of Atlanta United look to get past the New York Red Bulls defender at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 20th, 2018. (photo Jim Stapp)
Preview
Atlanta United travels Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA to take on the New England Revolution on Wednesday, May 30. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST and will be televised on FOX Sports South.
Atlanta last played ten days ago when they fell to New York Red Bulls 3-1 on May 20th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta scored first on an Ezequiel Barco goal, however the Red Bulls came back with a Daniel Royer penalty and two second-half goals from Bradley Wright-Phillips.
New England was on the west coast playing Vancouver to a 3-3 draw at BC Place just four days ago. The Revs capitalized on a Vancouver own goal and a Cristian Penilla strike in the 48th minute gave the Revs a 2-0 lead. They were unable to hold the lead when Vancouver’s Cristian Techera responded with two goals in the next three minutes to level the game at 2-2. New England took the lead again in the 59th minute with a goal from Teal Bunbury. However, Techera completed the hat-trick in the 74th minute forcing a draw..
Broadcast Details
TV: FOX Sports South, ESPN+
English Radio: 92-9 The Game (local), Sirius XM FC (national)
Spanish Radio: La Mejor 1600 AM
Pre-match coverage:
6:30 p.m.: AT&T Countdown to Kickoff (FB Live/Periscope)
7:00 p.m.: The Pre-Game show (92-9 The Game)
Atlanta United
Squad Details
Atlanta has had a tough spell with back to back losses at home, losing two of their last three. They look to extend their four match win streak on the road, where they have not lost since opening day in Houston.
However, Atlanta will have to do it without a few key defenders. Leandro Gonzalez Pirez will sit out due to yellow card accumulation. Also, Atlanta lost all-star Greg Garza for 4-6 months this week. The defender underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum on his right shoulder.
Team captain Michael Parkhurst talked about the challenges of playing in New England, “It is a tough place to play, because New England knows how to play their well…They’re a tough team to play up there. It’s always a tough game.”
- Suspended: Leandro Gonzalez Pirez
- Suspended after next caution: Chris McCann, Jeff Larentowicz, Miguel Almirón
- Injury Report:
- Out:
- Greg Garza (torn labrum right shoulder)
- Questionable:
- None
Projected Starting XI
(3-5-2)- GK: Brad Guzan
- Defenders (3): Michael Parkhurst, Miles Robinson, Franco Escobar
- Midfielders (5): Chris McCann, Jeff Larentowicz, Darlington Nagbe, Miguel Almirón, Julian Gressel
- Forwards (2): Ezequiel Barco, Josef Martinez
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution have cooled off since their solid start. The Revolution have won only once their last four games with two draws and two losses. The effectiveness of their high press has cooled off as well as they have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game over that span.
Veteran forward Cristian Penilla play has been excellent to start the season, he has combined for nine goals and assists this season. Only three players had more than nine goals and assists last season for New England and he has met this within the first third of the season.
Squad Details
- Suspended: None
- Suspended after next caution: Claude Dielna, Luis Caicedo
- Injury Report:
- Out:
- Isaac Angking (illness)
- Questionable:
- Juan Agudelo (hamstring injury)
- Out:
- Out:
Projected Starting XI
(3-4-1-2)
- GK: Matt Turner
- Defenders (3): Andrew Farrell, Jalil Anibaba, Claude Dielna
- Defensive Midfielders (4): Brandon Bye, Luis Caicedo, Wilfried Zahibo, Gabriel Somi
- Attacking Midfielders (1): Diego Fagundez
- Forwards (2): Teal Bunbury, Cristian Penilla
Recent Meetings
Atlanta United 7, New England Revolution 0 (September 13, 2017)
New England Revolution 0 Atlanta United 0 (September 30, 2017)
