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Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire, MLS: match, live stream, ONLINE FREE, line ups, predictions and how to watch on TV

Gabriel Heinze's team hopes to fight for the championship. 

By Fredi Roman

Gabriel Heinze's team hopes to fight for the championship. 
Gabriel Heinze's team hopes to fight for the championship. 
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The first three games of Gabriel Heinze’s tenure have been nothing short of a success. Atlanta won both legs of its Round of 16 tie against Alajuelense before taking a point back home from Orlando. The Five Stripes’ defense has been its stronghold and Brad Guzan or Rocco Ríos Novo’s net is still unscathed. The attack, however, has been underwhelming.

 

Atlanta has scored just two goals (one a penalty and the other thanks to Alajuelense throwing numbers forward late in the game) and chances have been hard to come by. But Chicago Fire’s visit to Mercedes-Benz Stadium could be an opportunity for the attacking corps to find their footing.

Chicago opened its 2021 season with a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution, despite going up 2-0 within 14 minutes. DP striker Robert Beric has already opened his account after leading the 2020 goalscoring charts with 12 tallies in 23 games and is the main threat from the Windy City.

The Slovenian included, seven of Chicago’s starters (plus manager Raphael Wicky) against the Revs were signed ahead of the 2020 campaign. The Fire made only four signings in 2021, all 22 or under and signed with the future rather than the present in mind.

Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire: Match Information

The game between Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the city of Atlanta this Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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The 2021 MLS Round 2 game between Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire, to be played on Saturday, will be broadcasted on ESPN+ in United States.


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