Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (17-4-10) battles Atlanta United 2 (8-16-7) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The two clubs first played on June 15, when the Hounds won 5-0.
The Season So Far
Although not eliminated, Atlanta currently does not hold a spot in the playoffs. The team is three spots below the playoff line.
Atlanta did not fare well in its first meeting with the Hounds, losing 5-0 on its home pitch. The team fell behind by three goals by the 13th minute and could not recover.
Currently, Atlanta holds a 3-0-2 record in its last five games.
Players To Watch
The player to keep eyes on during the game is Bienvenue Kanakimana. He has made 14 appearances this season and has scored six goals.
Dylan Castanheira, the goalkeeper for Atlanta, has 78 saves this season. This is the fourth-most saves in the Eastern Conference.
Strength: Passing Accuracy
Atlanta United 2 holds an 82 percent passing accuracy rate. This is the second best mark in the Eastern Conference. The team has made a total of 14,138 passes so far this season.
Weakness: Discipline
Atlanta has 79 yellow cards which is the most in the Eastern Conference. Laurence Wyke has accumulated 11 yellow cards this season.
