Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC

Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 02:30Atlanta Stadium, AtlantaAlexis Da Silva, USA

Summary

Match report

Atlanta United FC and New York City FC drew 2-2 in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 27). It was 1-1 at half-time. Atlanta United FC came from a goal down to draw.

Atlanta United FC’s goals came from Giuliano Galoppo in the 10th minute and A. Fortune in the 74th minute. New York City FC’s goals came from M. Edwards (own goal) in the 5th minute and A. Perea in the 56th minute. Giuliano Galoppo was the highest-rated player on the pitch (7.9).

Player of the match

Giuliano Galoppo

Atlanta United FC86'1Rating 7.9

Key stats

All stats

51%Possession49%

0.95Expected goals (xG)0.80
7Total shots9
5Shots on target3
4Corners3
1Yellow cards1

Live commentary

It's all over: Atlanta United FC and New York City FC draw 2-2. In numbers: possession Atlanta United FC 51%, New York City FC 49%; shots 7 (5 on target) to 9 (3 on target)
90+5'
Yellow card: Raul Gustavo (New York City FC) for dissent
86'
Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: Giuliano Galoppo comes on for S. Alzate, T. Muyumba on for C. Dunbar
80'
Substitution, New York City FC: N. Cavallo replaces K. O'Toole
74'
Goal! A. Fortune pulls Atlanta United FC level (2-2) after a pass from T. Muyumba
67'
Substitution, Atlanta United FC: A. Fortune makes way for C. Sanchez
67'
Substitution, New York City FC: B. Traore replaces Luighi
56'
Goal! A. Perea puts New York City FC back in front (2-1), set up by A. Ojeda
55'
Substitution, Atlanta United FC: T. Jacob replaces D. Chica
The second half is under way
The referee blows for half-time: level at 1-1
43'
Booking: Luke Brennan (Atlanta United FC)
10'
Goal! Giuliano Galoppo equalises for Atlanta United FC (1-1), assisted by T. Jacob
5'
Own goal! M. Edwards (Atlanta United FC) puts it past his own goalkeeper, and New York City FC lead (1-0)
Kick-off! We're under way between Atlanta United FC and New York City FC. Atlanta United FC line up in a 4-3-3, New York City FC in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Atlanta United FCCoach: Gerardo MartinoAverage rating 6.74-3-3

Atlanta United FC – Starting XI (4-3-3)

1L. HoyosGoalkeeper – Captain, Rating 6.3
47M. EdwardsDefender – Rating 5.3, Own goal 5'
55T. JacobDefender – Rating 7.5, Assist, On 55'
4E. MihajDefender – Rating 6.7
3E. BaezDefender – Rating 6.5
11Giuliano GaloppoMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 7.9, Goal 10', On 86'
14M. AmaroMidfielder – Rating 6.9
8T. MuyumbaMidfielder – Rating 6.7, Assist, On 86'
20L. BrennanForward – Rating 7.0, Yellow card 43'
36B. EmboloForward – Rating 6.6
48C. SanchezForward – Rating 6.3, On 67'