Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew: Live Score, Kickoff Time, TV Channel & How to Watch the MLS Showdown

June 25, 2025 — The first midweek MLS clash after the international break sees Atlanta United travel north for “Atlanta United vs Columbus Crew,” a matchup that routinely delivers goals, drama and playoff implications. Below is everything supporters and neutral viewers need to know to stay ahead of the conversation—and the search results. Kickoff, Venue and Broadcast • Date & time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET • Stadium: Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio • How to watch: Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass (English & Spanish feeds) and local radio simulcasts Why the Fixture Matters Columbus (6-4-5, 23 pts) sits two points below the Eastern Conference playoff line but owns games in hand. Atlanta (5-6-6, 21 pts) lurks one slot back; a road win would vault Gonzalo Pineda’s squad above the Crew and re-ignite a season that has been inconsistent away from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With both teams chasing Philadelphia and Cincinnati, every point tonight counts double. Columbus Crew Team News • Wilfried Nancy welcomes back Diego Rossi and Cucho Hernández from national-team duty. • Max Arfsten, fresh off an MLS All-Star nod, is expected to start on the left wing. • Veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush (40) keeps his place while Patrick Schulte recovers from a groin strain. Atlanta United Team News • Brad Guzan (39) returns in goal, giving this fixture a combined 80-year goalkeeping duel. • Thiago Almada remains sidelined (hamstring), shifting creative duties to Saba Lobjanidze and Brooks Lennon. • Giorgos Giakoumakis is listed as questionable; Jamal Thiaré will lead the line if the Greek striker fails a late fitness test. Key Battles to Watch 1. Diego Rossi vs Brooks Lennon — Lennon’s overlapping runs leave space; Rossi thrives in transition. 2. Darlington Nagbe vs Tristan Muyumba — Former teammates turned midfield metronomes. 3. Julian Gressel’s set pieces — The ex-Five Stripe has six assists this year; Atlanta’s zonal marking can be vulnerable. Head-to-Head Snapshot • All-time regular season: 6 wins each, 2 draws • Last meeting: Crew 2-0 Atlanta (Oct 19, 2024) at Lower.com Field • Over/Under: The fixture averages 3.1 goals; both teams have scored in seven of the last ten meetings. Prediction and Odds Sportsbooks list Columbus at −115, Atlanta +270, Draw +260. Given the Crew’s home dominance (4-1-2) and Atlanta’s away struggles (1-4-3), a 3-1 win for Columbus is the prevailing pick, with Cucho Hernández an anytime-scorer favorite. How to Watch & Live Stream Free Fans outside the U.S. can use MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app; some markets offer a free-trial window 30 minutes before kickoff. Local listeners can tune in to 92.9 The Game (Atlanta) or 97.1 The Fan (Columbus) for real-time radio commentary. Weather Forecast Partly cloudy skies, 80 °F at kickoff, 20 % chance of isolated showers—ideal fast-pitch conditions for both high-pressing sides. Final Word “Atlanta United vs Columbus” packs playoff stakes, star returns and one of MLS’s loudest venues. Bookmark this page for updates, lineup confirmations and post-match analysis as the Eastern Conference picture sharpens under the Lower.com Field lights.