Atlanta United (15-8-8) will look to finish a busy stretch of matches on a high note as they host fellow expansion side Minnesota United (9-16-5) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday. While the teams’ first matchup ended in a lopsided victory for Atlanta, Minnesota has improved significantly since the second match of the season. Here’s what Five Stripes fans can expect out of their next opponent:
Hometown Hero on the Wing
Perhaps the biggest catalyst of Minnesota’s late-season offensive resurgence has been the midseason acquisition of veteran MLS winger Ethan Finlay. The Minnesota native has provided an extra bit of class to the United wing, scoring four goals and assisting three more since making the move from Columbus in the summer transfer window.