{"id":394263,"date":"2026-09-09T01:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T01:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/394263\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T01:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T01:14:08","slug":"orlando-city-atlanta-united-meet-with-playoff-dreams-still-alive-field-level-media-professional-sports-content-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/394263\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando City, Atlanta United meet with playoff dreams still alive – Field Level Media – Professional sports content solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

With two months remaining in the regular season, both Orlando City SC and Atlanta United believe that they are well-suited for a stretch run into the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Wednesday\u2019s meeting in Atlanta could play a major part in accomplishing that goal for each side.<\/p>\n

Orlando (8-11-4, 28 points) currently sits in the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference standings \u2014 one point ahead of the Philadelphia Union. The Nos. 8 and 9 seeds will play each other in a single-elimination qualifying match.<\/p>\n

Hoping to climb out of the wild-card game, interim head coach Martin Perelman understands how vital a strong showing Wednesday is for his club.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know the value it has for us,\u201d Perelman said. \u201cThe players have had an amazing effort and have been committed to our season and our club. We will continue pushing, game by game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orlando is coming off a 1-0 victory over San Diego FC, thanks to Antoine Griezmann\u2019s goal in the 28th minute. Martin Ojeda leads the team with 11 goals, while Tyrese Spicer has added six.<\/p>\n

The team\u2019s 54 goals allowed are the most in the Eastern Conference and second in the MLS only to woeful Sporting Kansas City, who\u2019ve allowed 58. Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, however, is coming off his third clean sheet of the season.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Atlanta (6-13-4, 22 points) has quietly propelled itself into striking distance of the postseason. The club has gone 3-1-1 across its last five outings and is just five points out of the playoff picture with 11 games left.<\/p>\n

Adding reinforcements ahead of the critical stretch, Atlanta signed Swiss forward Breel Embolo for a reported $18 million transfer fee on Aug. 23. The 29-year-old debuted with a game-tying goal on a penalty kick in the 87th minute Saturday to help his new team earn a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami.<\/p>\n

The prized newcomer has already made a good impression in Atlanta, but believes he has more responsibility going forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s my job to help the team get where it belongs,\u201d Embolo said. \u201cI want to achieve something here and help the team to get to the target. That\u2019s the most important thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alexey Miranchuk\u2019s five goals pace Atlanta, followed by Miguel Almiron\u2019s and Tristan Muyumba\u2019s four apiece.<\/p>\n

\u2013Field Level Media<\/p>\n

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