In this week 12 match on Jun 23rd, New York City hosts Atlanta United at Yankee Stadium in a clash of these two closely matched Major League Soccer teams. In their last match, 5th placed New York City, recorded a 2-1 win against Los Angeles FC. Corey Baird struck first for Los Angeles FC in the 56th minute, then Medina Maldonado got the equalizer for New York City in the 70th minute on a feed from Tinnerholm But luckily in the 90th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Tajouri-Shradi. New York City is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while atlanta United sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC. Marcelino Moreno struck first for Atlanta United in the 6th minute, then Erik López Samaniego added another in the 52nd minute. Atlanta United is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Atlanta United’s top weapon lately has been Marcelino Moreno, who has three goals in the last 5 matches. New York City’s most prolific scorer has been Jesus Manuel Medina Maldonado. The midfielder has netted 3 goals over the last five matches.