Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC: Preview, How to Watch, & Predicted Lineups

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·29 August 2026

Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC: Preview, How to Watch, & Predicted Lineups

I know I’m getting repetitive, but we are here to present a new MLS matchday, where many teams try to shorten their way into the playoff race. On the other hand, the last thing we are going to watch from US clubs is the Leagues Cup, because every team has been eliminated.

Still, let’s not be sad; we can still watch our best players every week and weekend. Now, we join one of the most interesting matches of the night: Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC.

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The Five Stripes have shown progress since our last visit, but remain short of their goals, while the Crown maintains their position in the playoff zone.

With that being said, join us for this Atlanta United vs. Charlotte FC preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups

When is the kick-off? Saturday, August 29th
What time is kick-off? 7:30 pm ET
Where is it played? Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Predicted lineups for the Five Stripes vs the Crown

Atlanta United

Goalkeeper: Lucas Hoyos
Defenders: Tomás Jacob, Paulo Díaz, Júnior Alonso, Ronald Hernández
Midfielders: Adrian Gill, Cooper Sanchez, Aleksey Miranchuk, Tristan Muyumba, Miguel Almirón
Forwards: Fafa Picault

Charlotte FC:

Goalkeeper: Kristijan Kahlina
Defenders: Will Cleary, Morrison Agyemang, Henry Kessler, David Schnegg
Midfielders: Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, Luca De la Torre
Forwards: Rodolfo Aloko, Idan Toklomati, Allan Saint-Maximin

Where to watch the Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC

The encounter between these two teams will start at 7:30 pm ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

Atlanta United:

Mauricio Amaro - Not Due to Injury (Out)
Elias Báez - Yellow Card Accumulation (Out)
Luke Brennan - Ankle (Out)
Breel Embolo - Not Due to Injury (Out)
Jay Fortune - Hamstring (Out)

Charlotte FC

Nimfasha Berchimas - Lower Body (Out)
Aron John - Upper Body (Out)
Harry Toffolo - Lower Body (Out)

Score Prediction:

There are two ways in which this game will go. The first is that Atlanta United set a low defensive block to stop Charlotte FC’s offensive attacks. Both teams tend to play on the counterattack and capitalize on their opponents' mistakes rather than looking to control the game and build from there.

However, the Five Stripes' new signing, Embolo, won't be available, so Atlanta will have to continue with the same approach that has fueled their recent rise. Charlotte, meanwhile, has a solid team and will look to exploit the flanks as usual.