Atlanta United’s push towards a playoff spot has been slowed by the membership recording attracts in its final three matches.
Residing in eleventh place within the congested Japanese Convention, the 5 Stripes (8-13-10, 34 factors) will search for a much-needed win on Wednesday evening once they host Tenth-place CF Montreal (9-12-10, 37 factors) in Atlanta.
Each golf equipment are behind Toronto FC and the Philadelphia Union for the ultimate two playoff spots within the East.
“We have a house sport now in opposition to Montreal, and that is one which we now have to win. I’ve talked to (the gamers) about this stage, (and it) is about successful video games,” Atlanta interim head coach Rob Valentino stated. “I believe that time, in the long run, properly, we’ll see on the finish the place we’re at. However I believe it should be huge.”
Atlanta United’s Saba Lobjanidze scored his team-leading eighth aim and second in his final three matches in a 1-1 draw in opposition to the Union on Saturday.
Lobjanidze and his teammates have been held in test within the first assembly in opposition to Montreal, a 1-0 setback on July 13.
Montreal enters Wednesday’s match off two straight shutout victories, together with 3-0 over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, that prolonged the membership’s unbeaten streak to 4 matches (3-0-1).
Josef Martinez scored twice early within the second half vs. the Earthquakes to spice up his team-leading whole to eight targets for the season.
“He is the perfect model of himself the final couple weeks,” Montreal head coach Laurent Courtois stated of Martinez, who was named the 2018 MLS MVP whereas enjoying within the second of his six seasons for Atlanta United.
“We knew that if his teammates performed constantly and if he stayed wholesome, he would have numerous alternatives to shine. Now he is coming again to his stage.”
Caden Clark additionally tallied to mark his third aim in his final three matches at Stade Saputo. Sadly for Montreal, it’s 2-8-5 on the street this season.
–Area Stage Media
