Atlanta United are looking to go three for three this week. The team is in the middle of a three-games-in-seven-days stretch, including two wins on the road earlier this week against the struggling teams of Colorado and San Jose. This upcoming match could provide a big boost for Atlanta in the Supporters’ Shield race as they try to separate themselves from the rest of the pack.
This Saturday’s opponent, Real Salt Lake, are not struggling like Atlanta’s previous opponents. RSL sit fifth in the West and are looking to make the playoffs. Because of this playoff push, the Five Stripes can expect a strong and fired up opponent in RSL.