Atlanta United this week: First in MLS in points per game
Five things to know about Atlanta United this week after it ran its unbeaten streak to six games with a 2-0 victory at the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.
* Atlanta United leads MLS in points per game (2.29) and is tied for first in goal difference (plus-9) and is second in goals scored (17).
* It hosts the Montreal Impact on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. According to Ticketmaster, there are plenty of seats still available.
* With a 5-1-1 record and 16 points, it has the third-highest point total in the league. It trails only NYCFC (5-2-1, 17 points) in the Eastern Conference and Sporting KC (5-2-1, 17 points) in the Western Conference.
*Josef Martinez leads MLS in goals (six) and Miguel Almiron is tied for second in assists (four).
* Atlanta United 2 will play two games this week, at home against Charleston Battery on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and at the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Sunday at 7 p.m. The USL team is currently 1-3-0 and ninth in Group A standing with six points.
