Atlanta United II Injury List: Players Out and Return Dates vs New York City II

Atlanta United II host New York City II at Fifth Third Stadium in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 2026-07-26, with both sides firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff conversation. The home side sit 4th in the Central Division and 7th in the overall Eastern Conference standings on 30 points, carrying a positive goal difference of 10 after 18 matches. Their campaign has been defined by high-variance results, with nine wins and nine defeats and no draws, underlining an aggressive, front-foot approach that often turns games into open contests.

New York City II arrive in Georgia in similarly competitive shape. They are 5th in the Northeast Division and 9th in the Eastern Conference table with 28 points from 17 fixtures, also posting nine wins and eight losses without a single draw. With a goal difference of 1, they have been involved in tighter, more controlled encounters than their hosts, but their away record of four wins and five defeats suggests they are comfortable playing on the road and willing to trade chances when required.

From a wider MLS Next Pro perspective, this Group Stage meeting has clear implications for the promotion race and the push towards the MLS Next Pro Play Offs: 1/8-finals. Atlanta United II’s description in the standings explicitly links them to the promotion and playoff picture, which adds pressure to protect a strong home record of five wins and three defeats. New York City II, meanwhile, know that a positive result away from home would not only close the gap to Atlanta United II but also strengthen their own position in a tightly packed Eastern Conference field. With both teams showing attacking intent and no history of settling for draws this season, the matchup profiles as a high-tempo contest with significant stakes for seeding and momentum heading into the latter stages of the campaign.