Atlanta United 2 returns home to Fifth Third Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, for a key matchup against Huntsville City FC. The match kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on MLSNEXTPro.com, with audio coverage available via the Soccer Down Here stream.
Huntsville City FC currently sits in 14th place in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference standings, with 23 points (6-13-5 record). The Alabama side has been eliminated from playoff contention, but under new head coach Chris O’Neal, they’ve shown improvement, winning three of their last five matches. Atlanta will need to stay sharp against Huntsville’s balanced attack as they aim to secure vital points in the tightening playoff race.
ATL UTD 2 returns home after a 2-2 road draw against New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium. Atlanta secured an extra point with a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout, thanks to goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert’s decisive save. Luke Brennan opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 18th minute, combining with Nick Firmino to head home the first goal. NYCFC II equalized five minutes later, and then took the lead in the 67th minute. However, Atlanta found another stoppage-time goal when Efraín Morales headed in a cross from Matías Gallardo in the 94th minute to force the draw.
Atlanta United 2 has a strong record against Huntsville City FC, with a 3-1-0 all-time record. The last meeting between the two sides on July 27 saw Atlanta claim a 2-1 victory, with forward Rodrigo Neri scoring a brace, while Matt Edwards and Tyler Wolff provided key assists.
Atlanta United 2 will be looking to continue its dominance over Huntsville City FC as they fight for playoff positioning.
