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Brad Guzan - Allows two against Montreal Guzan registered five saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Guzan registered five saves Tuesday but still allowed two goals. However, more importantly, he would win the penalty shootout for his team, advancing them into playoffs. They will now have a tough series against Miami in the first round of the postseason, having allowed two goals and made four saves in his only other appearance against them this campaign.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Apple TV has high hopes for Lionel Messi's first MLS playoff game: Inter Miami vs. Atlanta Lionel Messi’s first MLS playoff game could be the most-watched match in Apple TV’s history. Inter Miami will host Atlanta United on Friday...

OCTOBER 23 • USATODAY.COM

Atlanta United Coach Praises Messi: "He's Probably the Best Player That's Ever Played" Atlanta United interim head coach Rob Valentino praised Lionel Messi ahead of his team’s clash against Inter Miami in MLS Cup Playoffs.

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Atlanta United Coach Praises Messi: 'He's Probably the Best Player That's Ever Played' Atlanta United interim head coach Rob Valentino couldn't help but praise eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi ahead of his team's MLS...

OCTOBER 23 • SI.COM

Atlanta United Advance to Face Inter Miami: Takeaways From MLS Eastern Conference Wild Card Match Atlanta United prevailed in penalty kicks over CF Montréal to setup an MLS Cup Playoffs Round One matchup against Inter Miami.

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Atlanta eliminates Montreal in a penalty-kick shootout after the clubs played to a 2-2 draw

Atlanta United eliminated CF Montreal 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout on Tuesday night in the opening game of the MLS Cup playoffs after the two clubs played to a 2-2 draw

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United eliminates CF Montréal in penalty shootout CF Montréal erased a two-goal deficit but fell to Atlanta United in a penalty shootout Tuesday night at Saputo Stadium, ending the team's po...

OCTOBER 23 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Xande Silva - On bench against Montreal Silva (foot) is a substitute option in Tuesday's match against Montreal.

Impact Silva may get his first minutes since Sept. 14 following a six-game absence. In that case, the attacker will have a chance to replace either Brooks Lennon or Saba Lobzhanidze on the wings. Prior to the issue, Silva had produced just one assist over his last 11 starts.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal vs. Atlanta United: MLS Wild Card Preview, Predictions, Team News CF Montréal play host to Atlanta United in the Eastern Conference Wild Card match.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

CF Montreal vs. Atlanta United: MLS Wild Card Preview, Predictions, Team News CF Montréal play host to Atlanta United in the Eastern Conference Wild Card match.

OCTOBER 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

CF Montreal vs. Atlanta United: MLS Wild Card Preview, Predictions, Team News CF Montréal play host to Atlanta United in the Eastern Conference Wild Card match.

OCTOBER 22 • SACBEE.COM

Southern Fried Soccer: Previewing Atlanta United at Montreal in MLS playoffs You’ll hear from interim manager Rob Valentino and players Brad Guzan, Derrick Williams and Saba Lobjanidze. Roberson also answers your ques...

OCTOBER 21 • AJC.COM

Atlanta United visits CF Montreal in first round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Atlanta United visits CF Montreal in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aleksey Miranchuk - Misses from penalty spot Miranchuk had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Miranchuk had a day to forget despite the win Saturday, as he only registered one shot while missing from the penalty spot in the 47th minute. This comes after registering two goal contributions in his last appearance.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Amador - Assist leads to playoff birth Amador assisted once to go with five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Amador played a crucial part in Saturday's win, assisting on Saba Lobzhanidze's goal in the seventh minute. This marks his fourth assist of the season, with all of those coming in his past six appearances. He also registered six clearances in the defense.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Thiare - Nets eventual game-winner Thiare scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Thiare scored the goal that would eventually secure Atlanta playoff qualification, as his 16th-minute goal would be the eventual game-winner. This marked his sixth goal of the season, with his last coming in late June. He has now started in the club's past two games, registering two shots during that span.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Lobzhanidze - Scores early Lobzhanidze scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Orlando City SC.

Impact Lobzhanidze wasted no time finding the back of the net as Atlanta pushed for a playoff spot, as he would score in the seventh minute. This marks his ninth goal and 12th goal contribution of the season. However, he remained quiet the rest of the match, only adding one more shot in his 90 minutes of play.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Allows one in solid performance Guzan made seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City SC.

Impact Guzan had a great day in net despite allowing a goal in the win, making seven saves Saturday. However, it was his seventh straight match without a clean sheet, ending the regular season with five clean sheets. He will hope to pick up one in Tuesday's wildcard match against Montreal.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fight, luck and belief carried Atlanta United into MLS playoffs ORLANDO, Fla. — Brad Guzan, covered in the grass-stain badges of victory, came roaring up the tunnel.

OCTOBER 20 • AJC.COM

Guzan has 9 saves, Atlanta United beats Orlando City 2-1 in finale to clinch playoff berth

Saba Lobjanidze and Jamal Thiaré each scored a goal, Brad Guzan had nine saves and Atlanta United beat Orlando City 2-1 in the regular season finale for both team to clinch a berth...

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United, CF Montreal Secure Final MLS Eastern Conference Postseason Slots Atlanta United and CF Montreal will square off in the Eastern Conference Wild Card matchup following a dramatic final day of the regular sea...

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Atlanta United get needed victory at Orlando, make playoffs Saba Lobjanidze and Jamal Thiare scored in the first 17 minutes as Atlanta United qualified for the postseason by wrapping up the regular se...

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Orlando City vs. Atlanta United | Full Match Highlights | Decision Day 2024

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

MLS playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history on Decision Day

While teams are fighting to improve their playoff position on Decision Day, Inter Miami will be attempting to make MLS history.

OCTOBER 19

MLS playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history on Decision Day

Tristan Muyumba - Returns to bench Muyumba (knee) is back on the bench for Saturday's trip to Orlando.

Impact Muyumba returned to training earlier in the week and is now back on the bench. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough for a decision day start, but he should have a chance to contribute off the bench.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Atlanta eliminates Montreal in a penalty-kick shootout after the clubs played to a 2-2 draw

Atlanta United visits CF Montreal in first round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Guzan has 9 saves, Atlanta United beats Orlando City 2-1 in finale to clinch playoff berth

MLS playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history on Decision Day