Atlanta United 2-3 Orlando City SC
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Orlando City SC won: Atlanta United 2-3 Orlando City SC in the MLS on Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta United goals: David Brekalo 7' (og), Tyrese Spicer 90'+7 (og). Orlando City SC goals: Antoine Griezmann 26', Iván Angulo 58', Antoine Griezmann 77'. Expected goals: 1.28-3.04. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Antoine Griezmann (9.3).
Match report
Orlando City SC beat Atlanta United 3-2
Orlando City SC came from behind to beat Atlanta United 3-2 away from home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday 9 September in MLS.
An own goal by David Brekalo put Atlanta United ahead on 7' (1-0), Antoine Griezmann levelled for Orlando City SC on 26' (1-1), Iván Angulo restored Orlando City SC's lead on 58' (1-2), Antoine Griezmann made it 1-3 on 77' and an own goal by Tyrese Spicer pulled one back for Atlanta United on 90+7' (2-3).
Atlanta United had 40% of the ball, shots were 15-14 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.28-3.04. Orlando City SC were the better side on chances, too.
Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 33,025. Referee: Armando Villarreal.
Match stats
| Atlanta United | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.28 | 3.04 |
| Total shots | 15 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 28 |
| Big chances | 3 | 9 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 376 (85%) | 586 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 11 |
Lineups
Atlanta United (4-3-3): Lucas Hoyos, Tomás Jacob, Paulo Díaz, Júnior Alonso, Elías Báez, Mauricio Amaro, Tristan Muyumba, Ajani Fortune, Aleksey Miranchuk, Breel Embolo, Miguel Almirón
Orlando City SC (4-3-3): Maxime Crépeau, Griffin Dorsey, David Brekalo, Robin Jansson, Bernardo Rhein Goncalves, Eduard Atuesta, Joran Gerbet, Iván Angulo, Justin Ellis, Antoine Griezmann, Martín Ojeda
Key events
- 7' · Goal · David Brekalo (Atlanta United)
- 26' · Goal · Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City SC)
- 42' · Yellow card · David Brekalo (Orlando City SC)
- 46' · Substitution · Adrian Gill for Ajani Fortune (Atlanta United)
- 46' · Substitution · Zakaria Taifi for Griffin Dorsey (Orlando City SC)
- 58' · Goal · Iván Angulo (Orlando City SC)
- 64' · Substitution · Luke Brennan for Tristan Muyumba (Atlanta United)
- 67' · Yellow card · Tomás Jacob (Atlanta United)
- 71' · Substitution · Tyrese Spicer for Bernardo Rhein Goncalves (Orlando City SC)
- 75' · Substitution · Marco Pašalić for Martín Ojeda (Orlando City SC)
- 75' · Substitution · Wilder Cartagena for Joran Gerbet (Orlando City SC)
- 77' · Goal · Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City SC)
- 78' · Substitution · Enea Mihaj for Paulo Díaz (Atlanta United)
- 78' · Substitution · Sérgio Santos for Breel Embolo (Atlanta United)
- 79' · Substitution · Fabrice Picault for Aleksey Miranchuk (Atlanta United)
- 79' · Substitution · Iago for David Brekalo (Orlando City SC)
- 88' · Yellow card · Justin Ellis (Orlando City SC)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Tyrese Spicer (Atlanta United)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2017: Atlanta United 11, draws 8, Orlando City SC 7.
Questions
Who won Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC?
Orlando City SC won, 2-3 (MLS) on Wed, 9 Sept 2026.
When and where is Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC?
Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 23:30 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Atlanta United and Orlando City SC?
In 26 league meetings since 2017: Atlanta United 11 wins, 8 draws, Orlando City SC 7 wins (goals 37-32).