Atlanta United announced on May 2 that forward Emmanuel Latte Lath will return to the starting lineup for the match against CF Montréal. Head coach Tata Martino had previously rested Latte Lath for physical and mental recovery, but he is set to start for the first time since April 18 after making substitute appearances in recent matches.
The club is aiming for its first win streak of the 2026 season following victories over Charlotte FC in the U.S. Open Cup and Toronto FC last weekend. Captain Alexey Miranchuk, who has scored in each of Atlanta United’s last two matches, will join Latte Lath and Saba Lobjanidze in attack. The team has scored multiple goals in both recent wins and looks to continue this trend.
Midfielders Tristan Muyumba, Cooper Sanchez, and Matías Galarza are also included in the starting eleven. Galarza currently leads Major League Soccer with a tackle success rate of 93.3%, going 14-for-15 so far this season. Sanchez recently became only the second Atlanta United player to record multiple MLS assists before turning 19 years old and scored his first career goal with the First Team during an Open Cup win at Charlotte.
Lucas Hoyos returns as goalkeeper after resting midweek, while Pedro Amador joins Enea Mihaj, Stian Gregersen, and Tomás Jacob on defense as Atlanta United seeks consecutive clean sheets for the first time this year. Fafa Picault could reach his 250th MLS regular season appearance if he comes off the bench; he would become just the 153rd player in league history to reach that milestone.
Atlanta United holds an all-time record of eight wins, five losses, and five draws against CF Montréal, including a strong home record of six wins from eight matches against them. The team ranks sixth in Major League Soccer possession statistics at 54.7%. Miguel Almirón was not selected due to ongoing recovery from a knee injury.
Atlanta United FC operates out of Atlanta, Georgia according to the official website. The club competes as a Major League Soccer team within the Eastern Conference according to its official website. It achieved significant honors by winning MLS Cup in 2018 as well as U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup titles in 2019 according to information provided by its official site.
