On May 3, Atlanta United 2 makes a return trip home to play New York City FC II on a Friday night at Fifth Third Stadium.
The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and may be viewed on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass. Soccer Down Here is also available for fans to listen to on audio streaming.
With a 2-3-1 record (8 points) heading into Friday’s game, NYCFC II is currently ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference.
The only remaining MLS NEXT Pro team in the United States is NYC. Open Cup after defeating Hartford Athletic 3-2. On May 8, they will play Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
With 12 goals and a +2 differential, New York is presently tied for 10th position in the standings for goals scored this year.
Jonathan Shore, a 16-year-old midfielder for NYC, leads the club in scoring with four of New York’s 12 goals. NYC hopes to get back to winning after losing to Crown Legacy FC 3-1 at home on Sunday, April 28.
Atlanta United 2’s first road game of the season ended in a 2-0 loss at Chicago Fire FC II on Sunday, April 28.
Prior to Chicago breaking through in the 39th minute after a penalty kick, neither team was able to generate many opportunities during the match. After the break, Atlanta persisted in its struggle but was unable to create many opportunities. Omari Glasgow of Chicago scored the game’s winning goal in the last seconds of play with a left-footed shot that smacked against the crossbar and across the goal line.
With a record of 1-1 versus NYCFC II, ATL UTD 2 emerged victorious at home by a thrilling 4-2 on June 25, 2023, in their most recent encounter.
