Atlanta United 2-2 New York City FC
Updated
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 United | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.16 | 0.86 |
| Total shots | 7 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 13 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 424 (84%) | 406 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 7 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 5 |
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).