Chattanooga FC is set to face Atlanta United 2 in a pivotal midweek matchup Wednesday night at Fifth Third Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Chattanooga FC (3-0-2), third in the Eastern Conference and leading the Southeast Division with 12 points, aims to extend its unbeaten streak in MLS NEXT Pro play. The team is riding high on momentum after a commanding 6-2 victory over Inter Miami II and a narrow 1-0 win against Huntsville City.
Atlanta United 2 vs. Chattanooga Football Club
Fifth Third Stadium – Kennesaw, Georgia
Saturday, April 24, 2024 – 7:33 p.m. ET
Conversely, Atlanta United 2 (1-3-0), positioned thirteenth in the Eastern Conference and fifth in the Southeast Division with just 3 points, and is looking to bounce back from recent setbacks. The team suffered heavy losses to Philadelphia Union II and FC Cincinnati 2, signaling a need for significant adjustments.
Chattanooga’s offensive efforts are led by midfielder Alex McGrath, who tops the scoring charts with four goals, including the decisive goal in their recent outing against Huntsville City. Taylor Gray has also been crucial, leading the team with three assists this season.
Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
TV Talent (English): Sean Saint Jacques (play-by-play)
TV Talent (Spanish): Unknown/ unavailable
Radio: The Chattanooga Kickoff Radio Network
Radio Talent: Gabriel W. Schray (play-by-play)
On the other side, Atlanta United 2 relies on the young talents tied with the first team, including standout performances from players like Erik Centeno and Javier Armas, who leads the team in shots with 10 attempts this season.
“We’re really built for the daily grind,” said Chattanooga FC’s head coach Rod Underwood, emphasizing the importance of consistency and preparation. “We can’t take anything for granted. The details are really important.”
Atlanta United 2’s head coach Steve Cooke, noted for his extensive experience within the US soccer landscape, remains optimistic about his team’s capabilities despite their current record. “The league is super competitive and interesting,” Cooke stated.
As both teams prepare for their first of three scheduled meetings this season, the match promises to be a critical test of Chattanooga’s resilience and Atlanta’s capacity for recovery. For fans unable to travel the 94 miles from Chattanooga to Kennesaw, an official watch party will take place at Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, featuring drink specials throughout the event.
Fans interested in attending can purchase tickets online. A free radio broadcast will also be provided for fans to listen to radio play-by-play coverage of the match in realtime.
This article is comprised of information and media from Chattanooga FC. For more sports, news, and entertainment, follow us on Twitter @SESNsports or like our page on Facebook.
