Atlanta United 2-2 New York City FC

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It finished level: Atlanta United 2-2 New York City FC in the MLS on Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta United goals: Giuliano Galoppo 10', Ajani Fortune 74'. New York City FC goals: Matthew Edwards 5' (og), Andrés Perea 57'. Expected goals: 1.16-0.86. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Agustín Ojeda (8.2).

Match report

Atlanta United 2-2 New York City FC: match report

It finished 2-2 between Atlanta United and New York City FC in MLS on Saturday 26 September.

An own goal by Matthew Edwards put New York City FC ahead on 5' (0-1), Giuliano Galoppo levelled for Atlanta United on 10' (1-1), Andrés Perea restored New York City FC's lead on 57' (1-2) and Ajani Fortune levelled for Atlanta United on 74' (2-2).

Atlanta United had 52% of the ball, shots were 7-9 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.16-0.86.

Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.

Attendance: 37,478. Referee: Alexis Da Silva.

Match stats

Atlanta UnitedNew York City FC
Ball possession5248
Expected goals (xG)1.160.86
Total shots79
Shots on target53
Touches in opposition box1513
Big chances12
Big chances missed01
Accurate passes424 (84%)406 (87%)
Yellow cards11
Corners43
Total shots79
Shots off target24
Shots on target53
Blocked shots02
Hit woodwork01
Shots inside box45

Lineups

Atlanta United (4-3-1-2): Lucas Hoyos, Matthew Edwards, Tomás Jacob, Enea Mihaj, Elías Báez, Cooper Sanchez, Mauricio Amaro, Tristan Muyumba, Giuliano Galoppo, Breel Embolo, Luke Brennan

New York City FC (4-3-3): Tomás Romero, James Sands, Thiago Martins, Raul, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Nicolás Fernández, Andrés Perea, Agustín Ojeda, Bénie Traoré, Hannes Wolf

Key events

  • 5' · Goal · Matthew Edwards (New York City FC)
  • 10' · Goal · Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United)
  • 43' · Yellow card · Luke Brennan (Atlanta United)
  • 55' · Substitution · Daniel Chica for Tomás Jacob (Atlanta United)
  • 57' · Goal · Andrés Perea (New York City FC)
  • 67' · Substitution · Luighi for Bénie Traoré (New York City FC)
  • 67' · Substitution · Ajani Fortune for Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United)
  • 74' · Goal · Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United)
  • 80' · Substitution · Kevin O'Toole for Nico Cavallo (New York City FC)
  • 86' · Substitution · Steven Alzate for Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United)
  • 86' · Substitution · Cameron Dunbar for Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United)
  • 90'+5 · Yellow card · Raul (New York City FC)

All-time head-to-head

20 league meetings since 2017: Atlanta United 5, draws 9, New York City FC 6.

Atlanta United vs New York City FC: full head-to-head record

Questions

Who won Atlanta United vs New York City FC?

The match was a draw, 2-2 (MLS) on Sat, 26 Sept 2026.

When and where is Atlanta United vs New York City FC?

Sat, 26 Sept 2026, 23:30 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, MLS.

What is the head-to-head record between Atlanta United and New York City FC?

In 20 league meetings since 2017: Atlanta United 5 wins, 9 draws, New York City FC 6 wins (goals 30-36).