Atlanta United unsuccessful against Montreal this season

Atlanta United and Montreal played twice this season. Atlanta United lost twice.

Neither of the performances were among their best.

Montreal 1, Atlanta United 0

Atlanta United was beaten by Montreal 1-0 on July 13 at Stade Saputo. The Five Stripes failed to put a shot on goal. Stian Gregersen was sent off after receiving his second yellow card in the 55th minute. Ruan scored for Montreal. Atlanta United tried a formation that included three centerbacks.

“I didn’t want to just try and sit and defend and that’s not what I’m asking them to do, sit and defend, but how can we be more aggressive and compact together,” interim manager Rob Valentino said after the match. “That changed and that’s frustrating because it would have been nice to see if we could have grabbed something there when it was 11 vs. 11.”

Montreal 2, Atlanta United 1

Montreal came to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 2 and former Atlanta United star Josef Martinez scored twice against his former team to lead the visitors to a 2-1 victory. Daniel Rios scored for Atlanta United.

“Where’s the life at?” Valentino said after the match. “Where does it look like it really matters? I’m not trying to question if it really matters to them, but ... when I look at that first half, I’m going ‘guys, for me, jobs are on the line. Our jobs are on the line.’ What does that look like? For me, it should look different. And we saw a little bit in second half.”

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Atlanta United’s 2024 schedule

Feb. 24 Columbus 1, Atlanta United 0

March 9 Atlanta United 4, New England 1

March 17 Atlanta United 2, Orlando 0

March 23 Toronto 2, Atlanta United 0

March 31 Atlanta United 3, Chicago 0

April 6 Atlanta United 1, NYCFC 1

April 14 Atlanta United 2, Philadelphia 2

April 20 Cincinnati 2, Atlanta United 1

April 27 Atlanta United 1, Chicago 1

May 4 Minnesota 2, Atlanta United 1

May 7 Atlanta United 3, Charlotte Independence 0 in U.S. Open Cup