ATLANTA  – Atlanta United will look for the club’s first points of the season this weekend when they leave the friendly confines of Bobby Dodd Stadium to head to a cold Minneapolis to square off against fellow MLS newcomer, Minnesota United.

Sunday night, Atlanta United will meet fellow 2017 MLS expansion team Minnesota United FC for the first time in front of a nationally televised audience on ESPN2. Kick-off from TCF Bank Stadium, an outdoor venue, is scheduled for 5 p.m. (EST) and will be the second consecutive match for both teams on national TV.

Defender Michael Parkhurst is getting tips on handling the cold, Minnesota weather expected on Sunday: SEE VIDEO HERE

Atlanta dropped a heart breaker on opening night to New York Red Bulls, losing 2-1 to the two-time defending Eastern Conference Regular Season champions.

Yamil Asad gave Atlanta the lead in the 25th minute, scoring the club’s first-ever goal, which sent the sold-out crowd into a frenzy.

The 55,297 fans in attendance marked the fourth-largest crowd at a soccer match worldwide last weekend, and also marked the third-highest attendance in MLS history for an expansion team’s first match.

Sunday, Minnesota will host its first match at TCF Bank Stadium, home to the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. Minnesota lost to Portland Timbers, 5-1, in its opening match last weekend. Christian Ramirez scored the lone goal for the Loons, who were undone by three late goals for the Timbers.