Match Preview: Atlanta United travels to New Jersey for conference clash against New York Red Bulls | Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United finished their two game homestand against Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF with one point. Despite the results, they do have a bit of momentum to carry into the match against New York. Atlanta showed some fight in the match against Miami, overcoming two deficits to walk away with a 2-2 draw. The two summer acquisitions for the 5-Stripes, Alexey Miranchuk and Pedro Amador, both shined in the match against Miami and continue to acclimate to MLS play. Atlanta sits at 11^th in the Eastern Conference, but they are only one point behind Philadelphia Union, who sit at ninth with 33 points.

New York Red Bulls started the season strong, accumulating points during several winning streaks. There has been a slight dip in play as of late; New York Red Bulls have not won since MLS returned following the Leagues Cup break. Their most recent loss to the Chicago Fire extended their winless streak to four games. New York now sits in fifth in the Eastern Conference with 43 points.

Atlanta United have a record of 2-10-4 against New York Red Bulls. One of those 10 wins for New York was the last matchup between the two clubs; New York Red Bulls scored four unanswered goals to give them the win.

Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United) – A consistent difference maker for the 5-Stripes this season has been Saba Lobjanidze. His speed, tenacity on the ball, and ability to make plays happen is always on full display. The most recent of his seven goals on the season came against Miami on Wednesday. New face Pedro Amador delivered a dangerous ball that Lobjanidze headed in to keep Atlanta in the match.

Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls) – The Scottish midfielder leads New York with 12 goals on the season. Morgan is in his third season with the Red Bulls, where he has made 61 MLS appearances and has scored 26 MLS goals, which ranks tied for eighth place in franchise history. His first MLS goal, back in 2020, was against Atlanta United when he played for Inter Miami.