MLS Cup champion Atlanta United unveils full 2019 schedule

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank gets soaked with bears as players celebrate in their locker room after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during the MLS championship on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: A view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as they announce a new United and MLS attendance record of 73,019 in the second half of the 2018 MLS Cup between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United draws a penalty from Larrys Mabiala #33 of Portland Timbers in the second half during the 2018 MLS Cup between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Franco Escobar #2 of Atlanta United celebrates after scoring the second goal past goalkeeper Jeff Attinella #1 of Portland Timbers in the second half with Jeff Larentowicz #18 during the 2018 MLS Cup.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United draws a penalty from Larrys Mabiala #33 of Portland Timbers in the second half during the 2018 MLS Cup between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Franco Escobar #2 of Atlanta United celebrates after scoring the second goal past goalkeeper Jeff Attinella #1 of Portland Timbers in the second half with Jeff Larentowicz #18 during the 2018 MLS Cup.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Franco Escobar #2 of Atlanta United scores the second goal past goalkeeper Jeff Attinella #1 of Portland Timbers in the second half during the 2018 MLS Cup between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Franco Escobar #2 of Atlanta United scores the second goal past goalkeeper Jeff Attinella #1 of Portland Timbers in the second half during the 2018 MLS Cup between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United reacts after scoring the first goal against the Portland Timbers in the first half during the 2018 MLS Cup between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers.

By Courtney Martinez

With the 2019 season less than two months away, MLS Cup champion Atlanta United unveiled its full schedule Monday.

It was previously announced that Atlanta United will start the season on the road against D.C. United on March 3 before its home opener against FC Cincinnati on March 10.

Here are the games fans can expect to see at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

  • March 10 vs. FC Cincinnati
  • March 17 vs. Philadelphia
  • April 20 vs. FC Dallas
  • April 27 vs. Colorado Rapids
  • May 8 vs. Toronto FC
  • May 12 vs Orlando City
  • May 29 vs Minnesota United FC
  • June 1 vs. Chicago Fire
  • June 29 vs. Montreal
  • July 7 vs. New York Red Bulls
  • July 17 vs. Houston
  • July 21 vs D.C. United
  • Aug. 3 vs Los Angeles Galaxy
  • Aug. 11 vs. NYCFC
  • Sept. 14 vs. Columbus Crew
  • Sept. 21 vs. San Jose
  • Oct. 6 vs. New England

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Dec. 26 that at least six games on United's schedule will be fully open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Among the road games announced, Atlanta will travel to Providence Park for MLS Cup rematch against Portland on Aug. 18. The team will also travel to face rival Orlando City on Aug. 23 as part of MLS Rivalry Week.

Frank de Boer takes over as Atlanta United manager in the club's third season after Gerard Tata Martino stepped down. Martino was announced as the Mexican men's national team manager earlier Monday.