Atlanta United FC vs Philadelphia Union

Saturday, 14 March 2026 at 22:15Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AtlantaMarcos de Oliveira, USA

Summary

Match report

Atlanta United FC vs Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 4) ended in a 3-1 win for Atlanta United FC. Atlanta United FC led 1-0 at half-time.

Atlanta United FC’s goals came from E. Latte Lath in the 28th minute, T. Jacob in the 47th minute and A. Miranchuk in the 68th minute. Philadelphia Union’s goal came from A. Anello in the 87th minute. M. Almiron was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.5).

Player of the match

M. Almiron(Captain)

Atlanta United FC88'2Rating 8.5

Key stats

All stats

56%Possession44%

2.58Expected goals (xG)2.24
10Total shots14
4Shots on target3
4Corners6
4Yellow cards0

Live commentary

It's all over: Atlanta United FC win against Philadelphia Union 3-1. In numbers: possession Atlanta United FC 56%, Philadelphia Union 44%; shots 10 (4 on target) to 14 (3 on target)
88'
Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: P. Amador makes way for M. Almiron, C. Sanchez on for M. Edwards
87'
Goal! A. Anello pulls one back for Philadelphia Union (1-3), assisted by F. Westfield
85'
Booking: Tomás Jacob (Atlanta United FC) for a foul
81'
Substitution, Philadelphia Union: J. Bueno makes way for D. Jean Jacques
78'
Substitution, Atlanta United FC: S. Lobjanidze makes way for A. Miranchuk
77'
Substitution, Philadelphia Union: P. Ndinga replaces J. Sery Larsen
69'
Double substitution, Atlanta United FC: E. Latte Lath replaces F. Picault, M. Galarza on for S. Alzate
68'
Goal! A. Miranchuk extends Atlanta United FC's lead (3-0) after a pass from M. Almiron
57'
Triple substitution, Philadelphia Union: A. Bedoya makes way for M. Iloski, I. Vassilev on for A. Anello, S. Korzeniowski on for E. Alladoh
49'
Booking: Matías Galarza (Atlanta United FC)
47'
Goal! T. Jacob doubles Atlanta United FC's lead (2-0) after a pass from M. Almiron
We're back under way for the second half
Half-time: Atlanta United FC lead 1-0
45+1'
Yellow card: Stian Gregersen (Atlanta United FC) for a foul
43'
Penalty missed! Milan Iloski fails to score from the spot for Philadelphia Union
40'
Booking: Elías Báez (Atlanta United FC) for a foul
28'
Goal! E. Latte Lath puts Atlanta United FC ahead (1-0), assisted by M. Almiron
16'
VAR: the penalty is overturned after the review
Kick-off! We're under way between Atlanta United FC and Philadelphia Union. Atlanta United FC line up in a 4-3-3, Philadelphia Union in a 4-4-2

Lineups

Atlanta United FCCoach: Gerardo MartinoAverage rating 7.04-3-3

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

1L. HoyosGoalkeeper – Rating 6.7
55T. JacobDefender – Rating 8.2, Goal 47', Yellow card 85'
5S. GregersenDefender – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 45+1'
4E. MihajDefender – Rating 7.0
3E. BaezDefender – Rating 5.9, Yellow card 40'
48C. SanchezMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 88'
8T. MuyumbaMidfielder – Rating 7.0
88M. GalarzaMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 49', On 69'
59A. MiranchukForward – Rating 7.5, Goal 68', On 78'
9E. Latte LathForward – Rating 7.3, Goal 28', On 69'
10M. AlmironForward – Captain, Player of the match, Rating 8.5, Assist ×3, On 88'