Atlanta United on Friday learned who its opponent will be in the 3rd round of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup. The Five Stripes will host the NISA’s Chattanooga FC on a date to be determined between April 19-21, likely at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw.
Chattanooga FC are obviously a familiar opponent to Atlanta United: in fact, Atlanta’s first-ever match was a 4-0 win in a friendly against CFC at Finley Stadium on Feb. 11, 2017. The 2 teams played a 2nd friendly on March 21, 2021, a 3-1 Atlanta win.
Atlanta are still considered the current USOC champions despite the competition’s 2-year absence.