Atlanta United FC vs Charlotte: Muyumba aims to extend hot streak
Atlanta United host Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer’s regular-season round 22 on Saturday, 29 August 2026, with Tristan Muyumba chasing a fourth consecutive goal for the Five Stripes.
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Charlotte will be without Aron John, Nimfasha Berchimas and Harry Toffolo, all sidelined through injury. Dean Smith may need to shuffle his pack after a midweek collapse at Toronto, though no fresh concerns have been reported. Atlanta have not flagged any new absentees, giving the home side a near-full squad to select from.
Atlanta United Form Guide
Atlanta snapped a mini-slump by beating Minnesota United 2-1 last time out, Muyumba netting the winner to make it three goals in three matches. That result lifted them back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Earlier this season, the Five Stripes let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Charlotte — a trend they will be desperate to avoid repeating.
Charlotte’s Late-Game Lapses
Charlotte have developed an unwanted habit of surrendering commanding positions. They were 2-0 up at half-time in that July draw with Atlanta, then repeated the trick at Toronto FC on Wednesday, where they led 3-1 before conceding twice in the final 13 minutes to draw 3-3. Smith insists his side are “in a good place” and points to a record of only 10 goals conceded in the last 10 outings, but five of those came in the past two games — a warning his defence must heed.