NYCFC vs Atlanta: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

New York City FC host Atlanta United FC at Citi Field on Wednesday 28 October 2026, kick-off 23:30 UTC, in the MLS. NYCFC have had 11 days of rest since playing LAFC (MLS); Atlanta have had 11 after facing Miami and travel about 1,214 km. NYCFC are without 5 players (Keaton Parks, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós and others); Atlanta are missing 1 (Will Reilly).