Atlanta United 2 will wrap up its 2024 season on Sunday afternoon with a showdown against Philadelphia Union II at Subaru Park. Kicking off at 3:00 p.m. ET, the match will be available to stream on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, with audio coverage provided by Soccer Down Here.
Philadelphia Union II enters the match in second place in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference standings with 49 points (14-8-4). They’ll be gunning for the top spot, looking to leapfrog FC Cincinnati 2 ahead of the final matchday. With a lethal combination of strong offense and a rock-solid defense, Union II has scored the second-most goals in the league (54) and boasts a +18 goal differential, tied with North Texas SC for the best in MLS NEXT Pro. Forward Edward Davis has been a standout performer, leading the team with 13 goals and dominating the attack with 60 shots and 13 on target.
Atlanta United 2 comes into the season finale after a tough 1-0 loss to Inter Miami CF II on Tuesday night in their home closer. Despite controlling much of the match, Miami managed to sneak in a goal in the 32nd minute when Ryan Carmichael chipped in a shot off a Nykolas Sessock assist. ATL UTD 2 fought back but couldn’t find the equalizer, with Nick Firmino coming the closest in the final moments, only to be denied by Miami’s goalkeeper.
The last encounter between Atlanta United 2 and Philadelphia Union II didn’t go in ATL UTD 2’s favor, with the match ending in a 5-0 loss back in April at Fifth Third Stadium. Atlanta holds a 1-2-0 all-time record against Union II and will be eager to finish the season strong with a bounce-back performance on Sunday.
With both sides playing for pride and points, this season finale promises to deliver excitement for the fans!
