Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union | 2019 MLS Match Preview

2019-03-17-ATL-PHI

2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 3
Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union
Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta
March 17 - 7:00 PM ET


STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ (US), on DAZN (Canada)


Atlanta United are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati, which spoiled the party of a home opener, against a Philadelphia Union side also seeking their first win of the 2019 MLS season. 


Josef Martinez got the party started early with his first goal of the season, but Roland Lamah leveled late for FC Cincy as the MLS Cup champs were forced to share the points with the expansion side. The Union lost 2-0 at Sporting Kansas City in Week 2 with Marco Fabian first having his penalty kick saved and then being sent off on a straight red card for violent conduct.


Atlanta United

Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Franco Escobar (D) - fractured right clavicle
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Philadelphia Union

Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Fabinho (D) - left ankle sprain
    • OUT: Kacper Przybylko (F) - right toe fracture
    • OUT: Sergio Santos (F) - left quad strain
  • Suspended: Marco Fabian (M)
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Series Matchup at Atlanta United


  • Atlanta 2 wins, 6 goals
  • Union 0 wins, 1 goal
  • 0 draws


Officials


  • Referee: Robert Sibiga
  • Assistant Referees: Corey Rockwell, Corey Parker
  • 4th Official: Jon Freemon
  • VAR: Luis Guardia