Seattle Sounders vs Atlanta United Live Stream: Kickoff Time, Lineups & Score Updates for MLS Clash

Mercedes-Benz Stadium braces for a midsummer MLS showdown on Saturday night as a rejuvenated Seattle Sounders visit an Atlanta United squad desperate for points. Kickoff in downtown Atlanta is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with national coverage on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV) and local radio options in both markets. Form guide • Seattle arrive red-hot, riding a five-match unbeaten run that has vaulted Brian Schmetzer’s men to second place in the Western Conference. Jordan Morris has rediscovered his scoring touch with four goals in his last six outings, while João Paulo continues to dictate tempo in midfield. • Atlanta, by contrast, have taken just one win from their previous seven league fixtures and sit 10th in the East. New manager Ronny Deila publicly questioned his side’s “soft” defending after consecutive 3-2 losses on the road, and the Five Stripes have leaked a league-worst 42 goals. Key storylines 1. Clash of styles: Seattle’s compact 4-2-3-1 excels in transition, whereas Atlanta lean on possession and Thiago Almada’s creativity. Whichever team imposes its rhythm early could dictate the night. 2. Debut watch: Atlanta’s summer acquisition, Argentine center back Mateo Velázquez, is expected to make his first MLS start alongside Stian Gregersen in an attempt to shore up a fragile back line. 3. Road warriors: The Sounders have claimed 14 away points—second-best in MLS—while Atlanta have lost just once at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this year, setting up a compelling strength-versus-strength tilt. Head-to-head The series is dead even at 2-2-2, but Atlanta have won the last two meetings, including a 2-0 result in Seattle last August. Saturday will be their first clash since 2023, adding intrigue for supporters on both coasts. Projected lineups Atlanta United (4-2-3-1): Guzan; Lennon, Gregersen, Velázquez, Wiley; Muyumba, Sosa; Silva, Almada, Etienne Jr.; Giakoumakis Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1): Frei; Ragen, Yeimar, Nouhou, Baker; João Paulo, Rusnák; Roldan, Lodeiro, Morris; Héber Injury report • Atlanta: Caleb Wiley (questionable, ankle), Derrick Etienne Jr. (probable, hamstring) • Seattle: Raúl Ruidíaz (out, hamstring), Reed Baker-Whiting (questionable, quad) What’s at stake Three points would give Seattle a chance to leapfrog LAFC atop the West, while an Atlanta victory could propel the Five Stripes back into the Eastern Conference playoff line. With both clubs eyeing Leagues Cup form in August, momentum gained—or lost—this weekend will reverberate well beyond Matchday 27. How to watch & stream • TV/stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (free match of the week) • Radio: 92.9 The Game (ATL), 950 KJR (SEA) • Live stats: ESPN Match Center Prediction Expect goals. Seattle’s counterpunching quality should exploit Atlanta’s high line, but Almada’s set-piece wizardry keeps the hosts in every contest. Sounders 3, Atlanta United 2—another thriller under the Benz roof and must-watch viewing for neutral fans across MLS.