Charlotte - Atlanta United May 2026

Atlanta's coaching staff has highlighted their young midfield, often featuring two academy products with an average age of 20, as the "heart of the team". Today's Match Club Home Grounds

This "Battle of the South" marks the first time these rivals will meet in a cup competition.

Head coach Dean Smith used a rotated squad in the previous round, seeing six different players score, including first-time goals from Henry Kessler and David Schnegg . Charlotte - Atlanta United

Charlotte completed a "clean sweep" in 2025, winning both fixtures.

Charlotte won 3-2 on July 19, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Key Player Availability Charlotte completed a "clean sweep" in 2025, winning

Charlotte has 5 wins to Atlanta's 3, with 0 draws.

Both teams are dealing with significant absences according to latest FotMob reports : Missing Jack Neeley (injury). Both teams are dealing with significant absences according

Charlotte enters as the favorite based on recent league performance and their dominant 6-0 win over Charlotte Independence in the previous round. Metric (2026 MLS) Charlotte FC Atlanta United 5th (Eastern) 13th (Eastern) Record (W-D-L) Points Goal Difference Data source: 2026 MLS Standings . Head-to-Head History