Vs. Atlanta United 2 at FIU Stadium
Saturday, Sept. 17
Kickoff: 7:06 p.m. ET
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Miami, Fla. (September 14, 2022) – The Miami Football Club hosts Atlanta United 2 at FIU Stadium this Saturday. The Orange and Blue are coming off a 7-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls 2 in Montclair, N.J.
Miami FC can clinch a spot in the 2022 USL Championship Playoff with a win on Saturday night. Three points would add up to 50, a number that cannot be bested by fc Tulsa or Indy Eleven. Tulsa can only reach 47 points if it wins out this season, and Indianapolis 50 – Miami would win in head-to-head record.
All in all, a home triumph against Atlanta United 2 is all that separates the Orange and Blue from a consecutive postseason appearance in USL Championship.
Commanding victory away at NYRB2
New York Red Bulls 2 scored the first goal of the affair. However, Miami FC responded with seven unanswered goals to win the away fixture 7-1.
MFC’s first five goals took place before the half-time whistle. Winger Joaquín Rivas scored his first goal with the club and followed it up with another from a volley to give Miami a 2-1 lead in after 25 minutes of play. Striker Kyle Murphy matched Rivas’ brace, scoring from open play in the 31st minute and a penalty in the 45th minute. Moreover, Rivas forced an own goal from a cross that New York’s Matthew Nocita knocked into his own net.
Salvadoran wingers Christian Sorto and Josh Pérez combined for the two last goals of the outing after being subbed on in the 67th minute. Pérez dished out an assist to Sorto in the 72nd minute, and Sorto paid back the favor in the 84th minute.
The victory kept Miami FC in sixth-place, with 47 points. Moreover, Miami’s current 14-goal differential now bests fourth-place Pittsburgh Riverhounds (12) and seventh-place Detroit City (11).
Rivas made the Team of the Week 27 and Murphy’s name appeared on the Team of the Week bench.
Playoff Picture
Five of the seven playoff spots in the Eastern Conference have been claimed by Louisville City, Memphis 901, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Birmingham Legion. Miami FC and Detroit City are favorites, with FC Tulsa and Indy Eleven hoping for a miracle to happen.
On the other hand, only San Antonio FC has qualified for playoffs in the Western Conference. Every team but San Antonio still has a chance to qualify for the postseason.
Last time out against Atlanta United 2
Miami FC had a great start to the fixture, scoring inside the opening ten minutes.
Attacking midfielder Florian Valot dished out a pass to right-back Mark Segbers, who was making an inverted run towards goal. The 26-year-old took a touch and pushed the ball past the goalkeeper with his left foot.
Segbers and substitutes Joaquín Rivas and Kyle Murphy had chances in front of goal in the last ten minutes of the outing. However, it was Valot who scored in stoppage time to double Miami’s lead. Birthday boy Adonijah Reid sent a through ball to the Frenchman, who tucked the ball into the goal in the 1v1.
Heritage Night
Join us for Heritage Night and enjoy a memorable time representing your country, trading Panini World Cup stickers and more.
- Pre-game Panini World Cup Sticker Trading Center
- Panini World Cup album and sticker giveaway via MIAMI FC APP
- Represent Your Country Parade at halftime (Bring your national team jersey or flag)
- Teqball Table in the concourse area
Up Next for Miami FC
Miami FC hosts Western Conference foe Monterrey Bay at FIU Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24. Purchase game tickets HERE.
