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Playoff Push: Orlando & Atlanta Clash in Crucial Match
10 Sep
Summary
- Orlando City is 8th in Eastern Conference, one point above playoff cutline.
- Atlanta United added forward Breel Embolo for $18 million.
- Embolo debuted with a game-tying penalty kick for Atlanta.
As the MLS regular season enters its final two months, Orlando City SC and Atlanta United are engaged in a critical stretch to secure playoff positions. Orlando (8-11-4, 28 points) currently occupies the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference standings, holding a narrow one-point lead over the Philadelphia Union. The team's interim head coach, Martin Perelman, emphasizes the importance of the upcoming game, stating, "We know the value it has for us." Orlando recently defeated San Diego FC 1-0, with Antoine Griezmann scoring the lone goal.
Atlanta United (6-13-4, 22 points) is also making a strong push for the postseason, having gone 3-1-1 in their last five matches and sitting five points shy of a playoff spot with 11 games remaining. The club bolstered its roster by signing Swiss forward Breel Embolo for a reported $18 million transfer fee on August 23rd. Embolo made an immediate impact, scoring a game-tying penalty kick in the 87th minute during his debut on Saturday, which secured a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami. He expressed his commitment, stating, "I want to achieve something here and help the team to get to the target."
