Philadelphia Union 3-2 Atlanta United
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Philadelphia Union won: Philadelphia Union 3-2 Atlanta United in the MLS on Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Union goals: Milan Iloski 73', Neil Pierre 90'+6, Ezekiel Alladoh 90'+7. Atlanta United goals: Miguel Almirón 30', Tristan Muyumba 66'. Sent off: Enea Mihaj (26'). Expected goals: 2.81-0.52. Possession: 71-29. Player of the match: Kai Wagner (8.8).
Match report
Philadelphia Union beat Atlanta United 3-2
Philadelphia Union came from behind to beat Atlanta United 3-2 at Subaru Park on Saturday 1 August in MLS.
Miguel Almirón put Atlanta United ahead on 30' (0-1), Tristan Muyumba made it 0-2 on 66', Milan Iloski pulled one back for Philadelphia Union on 73' (1-2), Neil Pierre levelled for Philadelphia Union on 90+6' (2-2) and Ezekiel Alladoh restored Philadelphia Union's lead on 90+7' (3-2).
Ezekiel Alladoh's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Enea Mihaj (Atlanta United) was sent off on 26'.
Philadelphia Union had 71% of the ball, shots were 30-4 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.81-0.52. Philadelphia Union were the better side on chances, too.
Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 18,557. Referee: Allen Chapman.
Match stats
| Philadelphia Union | Atlanta United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 71 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.81 | 0.52 |
| Total shots | 30 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 64 | 4 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 437 (85%) | 144 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 12 | 2 |
| Total shots | 30 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 25 | 3 |
Lineups
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2): Andre Blake, Francis Westfield, Neil Pierre, Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner, Cavan Sullivan, Jovan Lukic, Danley Jean Jacques, Indiana Vassilev, Milan Iloski, Bruno Damiani
Atlanta United (3-4-3): Lucas Hoyos, Tomás Jacob, Enea Mihaj, Júnior Alonso, Matthew Edwards, Will Reilly, Tristan Muyumba, Elías Báez, Aleksey Miranchuk, Fabrice Picault, Miguel Almirón
Key events
- 26' · Red card · Enea Mihaj (Atlanta United)
- 28' · Yellow card · Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union)
- 30' · Goal · Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United)
- 53' · Yellow card · Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
- 56' · Substitution · Quinn Sullivan for Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union)
- 57' · Substitution · Jesús Bueno for Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union)
- 59' · Yellow card · Lucas Hoyos (Atlanta United)
- 66' · Goal · Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United)
- 68' · Yellow card · Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union)
- 71' · Substitution · Augustín Anello for Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
- 71' · Substitution · Ezekiel Alladoh for Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union)
- 73' · Goal · Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union)
- 78' · Substitution · Luke Brennan for Fabrice Picault (Atlanta United)
- 78' · Substitution · Stian Gregersen for Aleksey Miranchuk (Atlanta United)
- 84' · Substitution · Arif Kovac for Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United)
- 88' · Substitution · Ronald Hernández for Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Elías Báez (Atlanta United)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Neil Pierre (Philadelphia Union)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Ezekiel Alladoh (Philadelphia Union)
- 90'+9 · Substitution · Alejandro Bedoya for Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2017: Philadelphia Union 7, draws 6, Atlanta United 6.
Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United?
Philadelphia Union won, 3-2 (MLS) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026.
When and where is Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United?
Sat, 1 Aug 2026, 23:30 UTC at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United?
In 19 league meetings since 2017: Philadelphia Union 7 wins, 6 draws, Atlanta United 6 wins (goals 28-29).