Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United, full-time: Atlanta get the win in Philly

Good Rebound

Atlanta United win 2-0 after a heartbreaking loss. A very good way to come back from that disappointment.

Goal of the Week

Congratulations to Tito Villalba on winning MLS Goal of the Week this week. What an unbelievable team goal the Five Stripes pulled off to make it 2-0. Barco to Miggy to Josef to Miggy to Tito!

Josef Martinez nets his 18th of the season

After a scoreless opening 55 minutes, Josef Martinez has opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Miguel Almiron drew a penalty and Atlanta’s No. 7 scored his league-leading 18th goal of the season.

Pre-Game

In Atlanta United’s short history, the loss against FC Dallas on Wednesday could very well be the most heartbreaking we’ve seen so far. The Five Stripes looked very good for 85 minutes against a very good team away from home, but managed to concede twice in the final five minutes to choke away a lead and lose the match.

This is uncharted territory for Atlanta. We know they are among the most talented teams in the league, but how will they handle this type of disappointment? This team’s resolve hasn’t really been tested yet. Playing again away from home against a respectable opponent just a few days after a tough result will be an interesting test.

The Philadelphia Union are below the red line, but are quite good at home this season, holding a 5-2-2 record at Talen Energy Stadium.

Can Atlanta United rebound or will they continue to allow teams to catch up to them in the Supporters’ Shield race? Buckle up for another crazy night.

Note: We’re trying something new with our match threads this year. We’ll be updating the post with updates of goals and big moments as they happen. Check back every so often during the match for highlights and commentary.

Atlanta United’s Lineup:

Philadelphia Union’s Lineup:

TBA

How to Watch

Venue: Talen Energy Stadium

Kickoff Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Available TV: FOX Sports Southeast

Available Streaming: FOX Sports Go, fuboTV (free trial)

Available Radio: 92.9 The Game (English), AT&T Countdown to Kickoff (FB Live/Periscope), La Mejor 1600 AM (Spanish)

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