Atlanta soccer fans, buckle up! Should Atlanta United knock out CF Montreal in the wildcard round of the MLS playoffs, a thrilling best-of-three series against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami awaits.
The action kicks off with a wildcard showdown on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Montreal’s Stade Saputo. If Atlanta United comes out on top, they’ll advance to the next round and face Messi’s Miami squad in what promises to be an epic series.
Here’s how the schedule breaks down:
– Game 1: Friday, 8:30 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale
– Game 2: Thursday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Get ready, ATL!)
– Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. back in Fort Lauderdale
Ticket info for Atlanta’s home game will drop after the wildcard result, so keep an eye out!
Atlanta United vs. Messi: A Familiar Foe
Atlanta United fans have reason to feel confident heading into this possible showdown. The Five Stripes earned four points against Inter Miami during the regular season, including a memorable 3-1 victory in May. Most recently, the two sides played to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 18.
Can Atlanta United spoil Miami’s party again? Messi’s Miami may have set the MLS single-season points record with 74 points, but Atlanta has proven they can stand toe-to-toe with the Herons.
First up, though, is the wildcard battle in Montreal. Get your gear ready and start dreaming of that Messi matchup. This playoff journey is just getting started! Vamos ATL!
