Whilst both sides are currently sitting outside the play offs, they can both mathematically qualify should results favour them. Atlanta look the more likely of the two, sitting 2 points behind Inter Miami in 7th, but they have played a game more. New England sit 4 points outside the play offs, also having played a game more, and are currently on a three game losing streak, so whilst it may still be possible, the likelihood is very slim. 1:1
Jacob Jackson is ruled out with a leg injury, as is Ismael Tajouri-Shradi. Dylan Borrero and DeJuan Jones are both doubts. Ozzie Alonso remains out with an ACL injury, while Dylan Castanheira, Brad Guzan and Miles Robinson all have injured Achilles. Emerson Hyndman continues to miss out with a quad injury. Matheus Rossetto is a doubt.