Atlanta United Aims to Continue Winning Streak Against Los Angeles Galaxy
When Atlanta United hosts the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday evening, they will aim to extend their three-match win streak across all competitions—their longest run since October 2024.
Atlanta (3-7-1, 10 points) earned a 3-1 victory over CF Montreal on May 2, with Saba Lobjanidze scoring a brace—his first goals since August 2025 against Atlas in the Leagues Cup. Emmanuel Latte Lath also found the net for the first time since March 14.
“I think it’s very important, especially for (their) confidence,” Atlanta defender Stian Gregersen said. “That will help the group a lot, and you can see that there are more smiles on (their faces) also, so that’s fantastic.”
Atlanta midfielder Miguel Almiron (knee), who is seeking his first game action in nearly a month, remains “day-to-day,” according to Atlanta head coach Tata Martino.
“We’re continuing to monitor him, and we’ll decide if it’s best for him to play this weekend or wait another week,” Martino said through an interpreter.
Los Angeles (3-4-4, 13 points) faced off against the Vancouver Whitecaps in their last match, where Joseph Paintsil’s goal early in the second half was equalized by Mathias Laborda’s 81st-minute strike, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
“I feel like they’ve been figuring out here in the early stages of the season who they are and how, in our league, with that group of players, they’re going to best, identity-wise, get results. And I think they’re starting to understand that a little bit,” Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney said of Atlanta.
Marco Reus (foot contusion) is listed as questionable after exiting at halftime against the Whitecaps, according to Vanney. Erik Thommy (thigh) is also questionable. Julian Aude (ankle) will miss his third consecutive match but is “progressing fast,” Vanney added.
Atlanta will host the Galaxy for the first time since August 3, 2019. After losing the first three matchups between the two teams, LA has claimed victory in the last two encounters.
Atlanta’s Alexey Miranchuk provided two assists against Montreal, bringing his tally to two goals and two assists in his last three matches across all competitions.