New York City FC: 5 must-watch matches in 2019

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - October 31: David Villa #7 of New York City celebrates with team mates Maxi Moralez #10 of New York City Ismael Tajouri-Shradi #29 of New York City, Ronald Matarrita #22 of New York City and Anton Tinnerholm #3 of New York City after scoring his sides second goal during the New York City FC Vs Philadelphia Union MLS Eastern Conference Knockout match at Yankee Stadium on October 31st, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /

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BRONX, NY – NOVEMBER 04: Brad Guzan #1 of Atlanta United stops the shot on goal during the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semi-Final Leg 1 match between New York City FC and Atlanta FC at Yankee Stadium on November 04, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. Atlanta United won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images) /

1. September 25th vs Atlanta United

With just three games left in their 2019 regular season, New York City FC host Supporters’ Shield favorites, Atlanta United. It may be too early to determine the impact this game will have on the Eastern Conference table but, based off what we’ve seen for the last two seasons, this should be a big one.

The East is expected to be a three-horse race between Atlanta United, the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC once again and a game this late in the season between two of these clubs is one you cannot miss.

This mid-week battle comes towards the end of a busy month for both sides. City have six MLS games scheduled in September while United have five. Both teams will be put up to the test, battling their conference rivals while facing inevitable fatigue.

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As Atlanta are once again favorites heading into 2019, it is likely that New York City will have more to play for in this one. Having the chance to gain ground, pass or further your lead in the table will make both of these teams leave it all on the field until the final whistle is blown.

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