MLS Week 27: Atlanta United FC inaugurates the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

A new stadium to reach the Play-Off

MLS NEWS / MLS Week 27 will be primarily recalled for the inauguration of the sensational new stadium in Atlanta, an unprecedented technologically advanced facility. From now on, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be Atlanta United FC’s new home. The facility will be shared between the soccer franchise and the Atlanta Falcons, an NFL team. 

Let’s get back to soccer to talk about Atlanta United FC’s resounding win against Dallas 3-0. With 8 of the last 10 matches to be played at home, Atlanta hopes to remain within the first six position of the Eastern Conference. In that case, they would be able to play their cards in the Play-Off. 

The undisputed champion of the Eastern Conference is Giovinco’s Toronto FC. The Canadian franchise dominates the scene. In the last match, Toronto FC defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0. A double Jozy Altidore and a goal from Osorio and Victor Vazquez made the difference. These are crucial players in the MLS that supported by Giovinco's talent brought the Canadian franchise to the top of the Eastern Conference with 59 points after 28 games (17V, 8D, 3L).

New England collected three crucial points to hope for the Play-Off qualification.The 1-0 victory against Montreal Impact, thanks to a goal at the 68’ from Lee Nguyen, brings the team of the billionaire Mr. Kraft just 4 points behind Atlanta United FC. As previously stated, the team of the state of Georgia is currently in possession of the latest available spot to reach the Play-Off. 

The surprise of the day is certainly NYC FC’s home defeat against Portland Timber. Although Caleb Porter’s team is leading the Western Conference at this time, Vieira’s guys had collected a very long streak of positive results at the Yankee Stadium. Diego Valeri’s goal at the end of the first-half made the difference. In this season, Valeri has scored 17 goals so far, just two less than the current MLS’s best goalscorer David Villa. 

WEEK 27 FINAL RESULTS

• Toronto FC – San Jose Earthquakes 4-0
• New York City FC – Portland Timbers 0-1
• DC United – Orlando City SC 1-2
• New England Revolution – Montreal Impact 1-0
• Minnesota United FC – Philadelphia Union 1-1
• Houston Dynamo – Colorado Rapids 0-1
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC – Real Salt Lake 3-2
• Columbus Crew SC -Sporting Kansas City 1-1
• Atlanta United – FC Dallas 3-0
• Seattle Sounders – LA Galaxy 1-1