Match Preview - Toronto FC vs. Atlanta United

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·25 April 2026

Match Preview - Toronto FC vs. Atlanta United

The 2026 MLS season is in full swing, and this Saturday brings a fascinating clash at BMO Field. Toronto FC is looking to maintain their current form, while a legendary figure returns to the sidelines for a struggling Atlanta United side that is currently spiraling.

Who Are Ya - Atlanta United

Atlanta United entered the league in 2017 with a golden era that saw them lift the MLS Cup in 2018. Fast forward to 2026, and the Five Stripes are a shadow of that former glory. Their current form is nothing short of disastrous: only one win, seven losses, and one draw through nine matches.

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The club made waves by bringing back Tata Martino this offseason, hoping to capture the old magic. Instead, they’ve found themselves in a situation that feels eerily similar to the Bob Bradley era in Toronto—hiring a high-profile legacy coach and surrounding him with overpriced Designated Players who aren't delivering results. Martino recently delivered a blunt reality check to the press:

“To be clear, if I didn’t have the past that I did with Atlanta United, probably today I would be fired.”

Compounding their issues is the injury to Miguel Almiron. The 32-year-old fan favorite returned to Atlanta from Newcastle this season as a DP, but he is currently sidelined with a knee injury, leaving a creative vacuum in a team that has only managed seven goals all year.

Three Atlanta Players to Watch

Aleksey Miranchuk: The Russian playmaker has taken the captain’s armband in Almiron’s absence. He remains their most consistent threat, leading the team with 4 goals this season.
Emmanuel Latte Lath: A high-priced DP signing from Middlesbrough. While the goals haven't flowed yet, his pace and movement make him the focal point of the Atlanta attack.
Elias Baez: The 21-year-old left-back from San Lorenzo is one of the few bright spots in a leaky defense. His overlapping runs and crossing ability are key to Atlanta’s width.

Let's TF-See - Toronto's Current Form

Under Robin Fraser, Toronto FC has become one of the most entertaining and chaotic teams in the league. They currently sit 6th in the Eastern Conference with 13 points and are on a five-match unbeaten run.

The Reds are scoring for fun, averaging 2.4 goals per match over their last five. However, entertaining often means defensively inept. Coming off a wild 3-3 draw against Philadelphia Union, TFC has shown they can outscore almost anyone at BMO Field, where they remain unbeaten this season.

In order for TFC to remain competitive, the team needs to sort out the injury