Atlanta finally enjoying winning run as Galaxy pay visit

Field Level Media|published: Fri 8th May, 20:11 2026

May 2, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze (11) reacts to his goal against the CF Montréal in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

When Atlanta United host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday evening, they will look to extend a three-match win streak across all competitions -- their longest run since October 2024.

Atlanta (3-7-1, 10 points) received a brace from Saba Lobjanidze in a 3-1 win over CF Montreal on May 2, the Georgia international's first goals since August 2025 against Atlas in the Leagues Cup. Emmanuel Latte Lath also scored 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), seeking his first game action in nearly a month, is "day-to-day," per 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) went toe-to-toe with the Vancouver Whitecaps in its last outing, but Joseph Paintsil's opener early in the second half was cancelled out by Mathias Laborda's 81st-minute equalizer as the match finished 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 questionable after leaving at halftime against the Whitecaps, Vanney said. Erik Thommy (thigh) is also questionable. Julian Aude (ankle) will miss his third straight match, but is "progressing fast," Vanney added.

Atlanta hosts Galaxy for the first time since Aug. 3, 2019. After losing the first three meetings between the two clubs, LA has won the last two.

Atlanta's Alexey Miranchuk had two assists against Montreal, giving him two goals and two assists in his last three matches across all competitions.

--Field Level Media

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