Major League Soccer Gameweek 22
Atlanta United FC 0 - 2 FT Charlotte
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Toklomati 22'
D. Diani 45'+3
HT
L. Abada 48'
64' ↓ M. Edwards ↑R. Hernandez
64' ↓ T. Muyumba ↑S. Alzate
64' ↓ F. Picault ↑Sergio Santos
64' ↓ W. Reilly ↑A. Gill
70' ↓ M. Almiron ↑E. Dovlo
↓ A. Westwood ↑B. Bronico 77'
↓ I. Toklomati ↑A. Goodwin 77'
↓ A. Saint-Maximin ↑R. Aloko 77'
85' A. Gill
↓ D. Schnegg ↑N. Byrne 85'
↓ P. Biel ↑L. de la Torre 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Díaz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Javier Alonso 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Matthew Edwards
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Cooper Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Tristan Muyumba 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Aleksey Miranchuk
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
52
Passes
3
Duels
Fafà Picault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Miguel Almirón 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ronald Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enea Mihaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Gill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steven Alzate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Jardines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Dovlo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Will Cleary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frederick Kessler 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Tim Ream
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Schnegg
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pep Biel
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Ashley Westwood
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Liel Abada 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Idan Toklomati 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
Allan Saint-Maximin
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Tyler Miller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morrison Agyemang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Privett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca de la Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodolfo Aloko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | Charlotte | 2 - 2 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 04/28/2026 | Charlotte | 0 - 2 | Atlanta United FC | US Open Cup | Bank of America Stadium |
| 07/19/2025 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 3 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 03/01/2025 | Charlotte | 2 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 08/31/2024 | Charlotte | 0 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 06/02/2024 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 3 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 05/13/2023 | Atlanta United FC | 1 - 3 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 03/11/2023 | Charlotte | 0 - 3 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 04/10/2022 | Charlotte | 1 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 03/13/2022 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
07/23/2026
04/28/2026
07/19/2025
03/01/2025
08/31/2024
06/02/2024
05/13/2023
03/11/2023
04/10/2022
03/13/2022
Atlanta United FC Win
Charlotte Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +27
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atlanta United FC
Charlotte
Atlanta United FC
Charlotte
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Charlotte Shuts Down Atlanta’s House Party
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Charlotte executed a ruthless road gameplan, punishing a toothless Atlanta side that controlled the ball but lacked the final punch.
Opening Act
Early on, Atlanta United FC looked to establish their rhythm, keeping the ball and dictating the tempo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They controlled possession with 58% in the early exchanges, pinning the visitors deep into their own half. However, a high Intensity rating tells the story of a chaotic opening period. Despite the hosts attempting to build pressure and forcing multiple corners, Charlotte remained totally resolute. The real twist arrived in the 22nd minute. Completely against the run of play, I. Toklomati found a pocket of space and buried a clinical finish to silence the home crowd. It was a classic sucker punch that instantly changed the match script and established a formidable Upset Factor early in the proceedings.
The Pivot
Atlanta retreated to the locker room needing an immediate response, but the second half began with a hammer blow. Just three minutes after the restart, L. Abada doubled the visitors' advantage. This was the exact moment the match slipped entirely from Atlanta's grasp. The Balance of the fixture evaporated as the away side comfortably settled into a compact defensive block. Allan Saint-Maximin served as the creative catalyst, pulling the strings in transition and providing a crucial assist. While a combined 29 shots turned the field into a shooting gallery, only seven found the target across both teams. Charlotte’s tactical discipline meant Atlanta’s 16 attempts yielded just two on target and a meager 0.77 expected goals.
Resolution
The final whistle confirmed a frustrating night for the hosts, who remain stuck at the bottom of the table with a miserable 15 points. For Charlotte, this 0-2 victory is a massive statement of intent. Anchored by Henry Kessler, who delivered an outstanding Man of the Match performance in defense, the visitors weathered immense set-piece pressure by defending 15 total corners. The Stakes were massive for an Atlanta side desperate to escape the league basement, but their lack of a killer instinct was brutally exposed. Charlotte, now sitting pretty in fifth place, march on with significant momentum, proving they have the grit to grind out results anywhere.
Key Questions
What was the final score between Atlanta and Charlotte?
Charlotte secured a clinical 0-2 away victory against Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Who scored the goals for Charlotte?
I. Toklomati and L. Abada scored the decisive goals to secure all three points for the visitors.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Charlotte Look to Capitalise on Atlanta's Vulnerabilities
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. With two porous defences taking the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, expect an open, chaotic affair despite the gap in the standings.
The Setup
Atlanta United sit languishing in 15th, desperate to flip a Form script that reads just two wins in their last five. Charlotte, soaring in 5th place, arrive with confidence, though their away record reveals they leak over two goals a game. The Stakes might appear modest for a regular-season encounter with such a points disparity, but the underlying metrics tell another story. An exceptional Balance rating suggests the probability gap is remarkably tight. Fans can expect goals; both sides have shown they struggle to keep clean sheets, putting the spotlight firmly on the attacking Stars to outscore the opposition.
Key Battle
The central clash pits Atlanta's creative spark Miguel Almirón against Charlotte's midfield anchor Ashley Westwood. Almirón thrives in transitional moments, looking to exploit the exact pockets of space Westwood is tasked with protecting. If the visiting captain fails to disrupt Atlanta's rhythm, the hosts will find the breakthrough.
Our Prediction
We expect a frantic 2-2 draw. Atlanta's home advantage and attacking verve will expose Charlotte's leaky back line, but the hosts' own defensive frailties mean they will struggle to hold onto a lead.