Major League Soccer Regular Season - 12
Atlanta United FC 1 - 2 FT Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' S. Gregersen
28' C. Sanchez
30' J. Berrocal
42' J. Berrocal
45'+1 G. Martino
HT
J. Glesnes 53'
60' ↓ M. Galarza ↑A. Fortune
↓ J. Haak ↑M. Reus 65'
69' A. Fortune (E. Baez)
71' ↓ S. Lobjanidze ↑L. Brennan
71' ↓ E. Latte Lath ↑C. Togashi
↓ L. Sanabria ↑E. Wynder 73'
↓ H. Miller ↑E. Thommy 73'
Gabriel Pec (M. Reus) 74'
Gabriel Pec 79'
83' ↓ J. Berrocal ↑E. Mihaj
83' ↓ C. Sanchez ↑Sergio Santos
↓ J. Paintsil ↑M. Yoshida 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Stian Gregersen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Berrocal
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Elías Báez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tristan Muyumba 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
67
Passes
9
Duels
Aleksey Miranchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cooper Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Matías Galarza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Saba Lobzhanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Emmanuel Latte Lath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Enea Mihaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Amador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthew Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke Brennan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ajani Fortune 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
31
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
JT Marcinkowski
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Mauricio Cuevas
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Jakob Glesnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Garcés
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Justin Haak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Edwin Cerrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Pec 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Lucas Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Harbor Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Joseph Paintsil 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.6
Rating
5.6
Rating
4
Duels Lost
13
Poss Lost
BENCH
Novak Mićović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maya Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miki Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Troy Elgersma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaiah Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Reus
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
7
Rating
Erik Thommy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 07/25/2022 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 08/03/2019 | Atlanta United FC | 3 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 04/22/2018 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 2 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | StubHub Center |
| 09/20/2017 | Atlanta United FC | 4 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
08/25/2024
07/25/2022
08/03/2019
04/22/2018
09/20/2017
Atlanta United FC Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gabriel Pec's Quick-Fire Double Flips Script in Frantic Finish
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Gabriel Pec’s blistering late brace turned the match on its head, defining a contest built on second-half chaos and brutal tactical swings.
Early Chess and Denied Cheers
Mercedes-Benz Stadium held its breath during a cagey first half. Atlanta United FC edged possession at 53%, but struggled to break through a resilient Galaxy shape. The Intensity crept up as the hosts forced the issue, earning a string of corners. Lucas Hoyos stayed alert at the back, logging crucial saves to keep the visitors at bay. The real drama hit just before the break. J. Berrocal thought he had opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, only for VAR to rule it out for a foul. That disallowed goal kept the tension high and the scoreboard blank heading into the tunnel. Both teams knew the first mistake would be fatal. Atlanta dominated the physical duels, but lacked the killer instinct in the final third.
The Ten-Minute Tornado
The second half exploded into life. Substitutions blew the game wide open and shattered the defensive stalemate. A. Fortune stepped onto the pitch in the 60th minute and instantly made his mark. Nine minutes later, he buried a pass from E. Baez to give Atlanta the lead. But Los Angeles Galaxy had their own ace ready. Managerial tweaks shifted the Balance completely. M. Reus arrived off the bench and immediately set up Gabriel Pec in the 74th minute to equalize. The crowd had barely sat down before Pec struck again. A brilliant solo effort in the 79th minute completed his hero brace. Three goals in a frantic ten-minute window turned the match on its head entirely.
Surviving the Siege
Galaxy's rapid-fire comeback left Atlanta shell-shocked. The hosts threw everything forward in a desperate bid to salvage a point, racking up 14 total shots and applying massive set-piece pressure with six corners. Yet, the visitors held their nerve under immense pressure. Mauricio Cuevas anchored the defensive line with an outstanding performance, ensuring the tight 2-1 advantage remained intact. The Stakes were evident in those frantic final moments as both sides sit mid-table desperately chasing consistent form. Galaxy escapes with three vital points on the road. For Atlanta, letting a lead slip so violently will demand serious questions on the training ground tomorrow morning. Closing out games is an art, and the home side failed the test.
Key Questions
How did Atlanta United FC complete the comeback from behind?
They didn't. Atlanta took the initial lead through A. Fortune, but Los Angeles Galaxy engineered the actual comeback via Gabriel Pec's rapid-fire brace.
How did substitute Gabriel Pec change the game?
Pec was actually a starter, not a substitute. He flipped the game by scoring twice in five minutes, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 victory.
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.
Basement Battle Looms at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Our verdict: Give this one a pass unless you enjoy chaotic defending, as two bottom-half sides limp into this fixture desperate for a lifeline.
The Setup
Atlanta United FC are having a miserable time right now. With just one win in six games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, their home advantage has completely vanished. Their recent run of four losses in five shows a dismal Form rating that signals massive structural issues. Los Angeles Galaxy are only slightly better off, sitting just three places above them. Because both teams are floating near the bottom of the table, the competitive Stakes are extremely low. However, both sides concede goals for fun—averaging a combined 3.8 goals against per game. This means the Balance is remarkably tight; neither side knows how to shut up shop, making this anyone's game to win or lose. Thankfully, some genuine Stars on the pitch might just salvage the entertainment value.
Key Battle
Aleksey Miranchuk against Joseph Paintsil will define where the game is won. Miranchuk has been a rare bright spark for the hosts, already grabbing two assists recently. He needs to dictate the tempo through the middle. Meanwhile, Paintsil will look to exploit the massive gaps left by Atlanta's fragile backline on the counter.
Our Prediction
Expect a messy, high-scoring draw. Neither defense can keep a clean sheet right now. LA Galaxy might edge the possession, but Atlanta's desperation at home will force goals. A chaotic 2-2 looks likely as both teams trade defensive blunders.