2019 MLS Regular Season — Week 18
Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls
Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta
July 7 - 2:00 PM ET
TV: FOX
STREAMING: MLS LIVE on DAZN in Canada
Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls renew their rivalry Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with both teams looking to rebound from four-goal midweek defeats.
Atlanta (9-8-3) suffered the most lopsided defeat in its young history, falling to the Chicago Fire, 5-1, Wednesday at SeatGeek Stadium. The Five Stripes trailed 2-0 after seven minutes and were reduced to 10 men four minutes later when Leandro Gonzalez-Pirez was sent off for DOGSO. Nico Gaitan converted the subsequent penalty kick and the Fire tacked on two more goals before halftime to run away with a stunning victory.
The Red Bulls (8-7-3) conceded late in a 4-0 defeat to the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Stadium Wednesday. After Mauro Manotas gave the Dynamo a 1-0 halftime lead, Tomas Martinez doubled the advantage in the 56th minute before Alberth Elis struck for a late brace. New York finished the match with nine men after Michael Amir Murillo and Kaku were both sent off in the final seven minutes.
This is the second regular season meeting this year with the Red Bulls pulling out a 1-0 win at Red Bull Arena May 19 despite being reduced to 10 men when Tim Parker was sent off for DOGSO. Tom Barlow scored the lone goal, his first in MLS, to secure the win in a match that got testy just before, and after, the final whistle.
Atlanta United
- Injury Report:
- OUT: George Bello (D) - right adductor injury
- OUT: Hector Villalba (M) - knee injury
- OUT: Kevin Kratz (M) - quad injury
- OUT: Ezequiel Barco (M) - knee injury
- Suspended: Leandro Gonzalez-Pirez (D)
- Suspended after next caution: None
- International duty: None
New York Red Bulls
- Injury Report:
- OUT: Florian Valot (M) - torn ACL
- QUESTIONABLE: Tim Parker (D) - ankle injury
- Suspended: Michael Amir Murillo (D), Kaku (M)
- Suspended after next caution: None
- International duty: Aaron Long (D)
Series Matchup at Atlanta United
- Atlanta United: 0 wins, 2 goals
- Red Bulls: 2 wins, 5 goals
- 0 draws
Officials
- Referee: Kevin Stott
- Assistant Referees: Brian Poeschel, Adam Wienckowski
- 4th Official: Elijio Arreguin
- VAR: Alex Chilowicz
