Welcome to your match thread for a Sunday afternoon match-up between Orlando City (10-4-8, 38 points) and Atlanta United (6-7-9, 27 points) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (3 p.m., ABC, ESPN Deportes). It’s the first of two scheduled meetings between the two MLS Eastern Conference rivals this season and the only one in Atlanta. The Five Stripes will make the return trip to Exploria Stadium on my birthday, Sept. 14.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of today’s match.
History
The Lions are 3-7-5 in the all-time series against Atlanta in league play and 1-3-3 on the road.