2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 9
Atlanta United FC vs. Colorado Rapids
Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta
April 27 - 6:00 PM ET
STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US, on DAZN in Canada
Atlanta United FC are looking for their first victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the Colorado Rapids are seeking their first overall victory when the sides meet Saturday evening.
The Five Stripes (1-3-2) are coming off a 2-1 loss at home to FC Dallas in Week 8, but Josef Martinez struck from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, snapping a three-match scoring drought. The Rapids (0-6-2) are the lone team left in MLS without a win, extending their losing streak to five games with a 4-1 defeat at Chicago.
Atlanta United FC
- Injury Report:
- OUT: George Bello (D) - groin injury
- OUT: Kevin Kratz (M) - lcalf injury
- OUT: Mikey Ambrose (M) - right meniscus injury
- OUT: Brandon Vazquez (F) - knee injury
- Suspended: None
- Suspended after next caution: None
- International duty: None
Colorado Rapids
- Injury Report:
- OUT: Kortne Ford (D) - knee surgery
- QUESTIONABLE: Kellyn Acosta (M) - hamstring injury
- Suspended: Jack Price (M)
- Suspended after next caution: None
- International duty: None
Series Matchup at Atlanta
- Atlanta: 1 win, 1 goal
- Rapids: 0 wins, 0 goals
- 0 draws
Officials
- Referee: Alan Kelly
- Assistant Referees: Nick Uranga, Brian Poeschel
- 4th Official: Elvis Osmanovic
- VAR: Guido Gonzales Jr
