Atlanta United FC vs New York Red Bulls

Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 02:30Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AtlantaMarcos de Oliveira, USA

Summary

Match report

Atlanta United FC vs New York Red Bulls in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 19) ended in a 2-1 win for Atlanta United FC. New York Red Bulls led 1-0 at half-time. Atlanta United FC came from a goal down to win.

Atlanta United FC’s goals came from T. Muyumba in the 69th minute and F. Picault in the 82nd minute. New York Red Bulls’s goal came from E. Forsberg in the 6th minute. M. Almiron was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.3).

Player of the match

M. Almiron(Captain)

Atlanta United FC86'1Rating 8.3

Key stats

All stats

40%Possession60%

2.40Expected goals (xG)1.89
10Total shots11
3Shots on target3
3Corners7
3Yellow cards1

Live commentary

It's all over: Atlanta United FC win against New York Red Bulls 2-1. In numbers: possession Atlanta United FC 40%, New York Red Bulls 60%; shots 10 (3 on target) to 11 (3 on target)
90+5'
Booking: Mohammed Sofo (New York Red Bulls) for a foul
86'
Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: M. Almiron comes on for L. Brennan, F. Picault on for Sergio Santos
86'
Substitution, New York Red Bulls: A. Mehmeti replaces E. M. Choupo-Moting
82'
Yellow card: Fafà Picault (Atlanta United FC)
82'
Goal! F. Picault puts Atlanta United FC ahead after trailing (2-1), set up by M. Almiron
80'
Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: R. Hernandez makes way for E. Baez, C. Sanchez on for S. Alzate
79'
Triple substitution, New York Red Bulls: M. Dos Santos comes on for J. Marshall-Rutty, C. Cowell on for C. Harper, E. Forsberg on for M. Sofo
71'
Substitution, New York Red Bulls: M. Jimenez replaces J. Ruvalcaba
69'
Goal! T. Muyumba equalises for Atlanta United FC (1-1), assisted by A. Miranchuk
68'
Substitution, Atlanta United FC: M. Edwards comes on for S. Gregersen
48'
Yellow card: Tomás Jacob (Atlanta United FC) for a foul
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: New York Red Bulls lead 1-0
6'
Goal! E. Forsberg gives New York Red Bulls the lead (1-0) after a pass from A. Mehmeti
Kick-off! We're under way between Atlanta United FC and New York Red Bulls
-5'
Booking: Elías Báez (Atlanta United FC)

Lineups

Atlanta United FCCoach: Gerardo MartinoAverage rating 7.04-1-4-1

Atlanta United FC – Starting XI (4-1-4-1)

1L. HoyosGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
47M. EdwardsDefender – Rating 6.2, On 68'
55T. JacobDefender – Rating 7.0, Yellow card 48'
6J. AlonsoDefender – Rating 7.0
3E. BaezDefender – Rating 6.9, Yellow card -5', On 80'
16A. GillMidfielder – Rating 7.0
59A. MiranchukMidfielder – Rating 6.2, Assist
48C. SanchezMidfielder – Rating 7.2, On 80'
8T. MuyumbaMidfielder – Rating 7.9, Goal 69'
10M. AlmironMidfielder – Captain, Player of the match, Rating 8.3, Assist, On 86'
22F. PicaultForward – Rating 7.3, Goal 82', Yellow card 82', On 86'