Minnesota United 1-2 Atlanta United
Updated
Atlanta United won: Minnesota United 1-2 Atlanta United in the MLS on Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Minnesota United goals: Anthony Markanich 58'. Atlanta United goals: Tomás Jacob 37', Tristan Muyumba 78'. Expected goals: 2.11-0.95. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Tomás Jacob (8.3).
Match report
Atlanta United beat Minnesota United 2-1
Atlanta United squeezed past Minnesota United 2-1 away from home at Allianz Field on Thursday 20 August in MLS.
Tomás Jacob put Atlanta United ahead on 37' (0-1), Anthony Markanich levelled for Minnesota United on 58' (1-1) and Tristan Muyumba restored Atlanta United's lead on 78' (1-2).
Minnesota United had 53% of the ball, shots were 13-10 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.11-0.95. Minnesota United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Tomás Jacob (Atlanta United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 19,210. Referee: Joshua Encarnación.
Match stats
| Minnesota United | Atlanta United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.11 | 0.95 |
| Total shots | 13 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 14 |
| Big chances | 6 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 375 (79%) | 329 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 6 |
Lineups
Minnesota United (3-4-3): Drake Callender, Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, Anthony Markanich, Joaquín Pereyra, Marcus Caldeira, Tomás Chancalay
Atlanta United (4-1-4-1): Lucas Hoyos, Tomás Jacob, Stian Gregersen, Júnior Alonso, Elías Báez, Adrian Gill, Aleksey Miranchuk, Cooper Sanchez, Tristan Muyumba, Fabrice Picault, Miguel Almirón
Key events
- 19' · Yellow card · Júnior Alonso (Atlanta United)
- 29' · Yellow card · Michael Boxall (Minnesota United)
- 32' · Yellow card · Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United)
- 37' · Goal · Tomás Jacob (Atlanta United)
- 46' · Yellow card · Adrian Gill (Atlanta United)
- 57' · Yellow card · Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United)
- 58' · Goal · Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United)
- 64' · Substitution · Luke Brennan for Fabrice Picault (Atlanta United)
- 64' · Substitution · Steven Alzate for Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United)
- 68' · Substitution · Aziel Jackson for Marcus Caldeira (Minnesota United)
- 68' · Substitution · Mamadou Dieng for Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United)
- 75' · Yellow card · Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota United)
- 78' · Goal · Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United)
- 79' · Substitution · Matthew Edwards for Aleksey Miranchuk (Atlanta United)
- 80' · Substitution · Kelvin Yeboah for Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota United)
- 80' · Substitution · Mauricio González for Wil Trapp (Minnesota United)
- 85' · Substitution · Enea Mihaj for Adrian Gill (Atlanta United)
- 85' · Substitution · Paulo Díaz for Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United)
- 87' · Yellow card · Owen Gene (Minnesota United)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2017: Minnesota United 2, draws 0, Atlanta United 4.
Minnesota United vs Atlanta United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Minnesota United vs Atlanta United?
Atlanta United won, 1-2 (MLS) on Thu, 20 Aug 2026.
When and where is Minnesota United vs Atlanta United?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 00:30 UTC at Allianz Field, Saint Paul, Minnesota, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Minnesota United and Atlanta United?
In 6 league meetings since 2017: Minnesota United 2 wins, 0 draws, Atlanta United 4 wins (goals 7-15).