Atlanta United will face Philadelphia in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Atlanta United advanced by defeating Alajuelense by an aggregate score of 2-0 in its two-game series.

Philadelphia advanced by defeating Saprissa by an aggregate score of 5-0 in its series.

The quarterfinals are scheduled to be played April 27-29 and May 4-6.

Atlanta United has advanced to the quarterfinals in three consecutive years. This is Philadelphia’s first appearance in the Champions League.

The two teams didn’t play each other last season in MLS play.

Five MLS teams will occupy eight slots in the quarterfinals. The others are Toronto, Portland and Columbus, which plays Real Esteli tonight but already has a four-goal advantage.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Returning from a one-game yellow card suspension, Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath dribbles Saturday, May 3, 2025, against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Julian Alexander/Atlanta United)

Credit: Julian Alexander/Atlanta United

Featured

The Midtown Atlanta skyline is shown in the background as an employee works in Cargill's new office, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta.  (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com