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Atlanta is coming off a midweek 3-1 win over the league-leading San Antonio Scorpions. Pedro Mendes and Willie Hunt were both on the scoresheet for the Silverbacks in Wednesday's win. Prior to that Atlanta recorded a 1-0 win over Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. That victory allowed the Silverbacks to climb off the bottom of the NASL table. 

Puerto Rico fought hard to a credible 0-0 draw versus reigning MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy in CONCACAF Champions League action on Wednesday. With a win in this game, the Islanders would guarentee themselves of the 3rd seed in the NASL Playoffs. Puerto Rico will host an NASL Quarterfinal game, regardless of result on September 30th. 

The Silverbacks have lost just once since the end of July, a stretch of eight league games. Matt Horth has tallied five goals in the Silverbacks last five games and Pedro Mendes has scored four times since signing with the club in mid-July.

Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Atlanta Silverbacks

Saturday, September 22, 2012— 7:30 P.M. EDT

Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium

Bayamón, Puerto Rico

Webcast: NASLon ustream

2012 Series:  Puerto Rico, 2-0-1, 6 points

2011 Series:  Puerto Rico, 3-0-1, 9 points

                                               Puerto Rico                        Atlanta                

Head Coach                        Adrian Whitbread            Brian Haynes

2012 Records                    3^rd: 11-7-9, 40 points       7^th: 7-8-12, 29 points

Last Five Games               T L T L W                               L W T W W

Goals Leader                     Nicholas Addlery (9)       Matt Horth (10)               

Assists Leader                 Jonathan Faña (5)            Ciaran O’Brien (4)

Puerto Rico

• 8-3-2 at home
• Clinched a home game in the quarterfinals
• Ended six-match winless streak this past weekend
• Held LA Galaxy to a scoreless tie Wednesday
• Suspended: None
• At risk: Nicholas Addlery (four yellows)

Atlanta

• 3-4-6 on the road
• Eliminated from playoff contention
• Four-match unbeaten streak
• Just one loss in last eight matches
• Suspended: Lucas Paulini (accumulation)
• At risk: Martyn Lancaster, Ciaran O’Brien, Patrick Robertson (four yellows)