Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
Atlanta United FC 2 - 2 FT New York City FC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Match Events
10' Giuliano Galoppo (Tomás Jacob)
43' Luke Brennan
HT
55' ↓ Tomás Jacob ↑D. Chica
Andrés Perea (Agustin Ojeda) 56'
67' ↓ Cooper Sanchez ↑Ajani Fortune
↓ Bénie Adama Traoré ↑Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos 67'
68' Gerardo Daniel Martino
74' Ajani Fortune (Tristan Muyumba)
↓ Nico Cavallo ↑Kevin O'Toole 80'
86' ↓ Giuliano Galoppo ↑Steven Alzate
86' ↓ Tristan Muyumba ↑Cameron Dunbar
Raul Bicalho 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Matthew Edwards 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Enea Mihaj 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Elías Báez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Cooper Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Tristan Muyumba
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Forwards
Giuliano Galoppo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Breel Embolo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luke Brennan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Chica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ajani Fortune
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Adrian Gill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steven Alzate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cameron Dunbar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Tomás Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Raul Gustavo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Thiago Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Sands
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nico Cavallo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Andrés Perea
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jonathan Shore 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
60
Passes
12
Duels
Axel Ojeda 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hannes Wolf
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Bénie Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Greg Ranjitsingh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxwell Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Miazga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Flax
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | New York City FC | 4 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 03/29/2025 | Atlanta United FC | 4 - 3 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 07/17/2024 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 04/06/2024 | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 06/21/2023 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 04/08/2023 | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 10/09/2022 | Atlanta United FC | 1 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 07/03/2022 | New York City FC | 2 - 2 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 11/21/2021 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 10/20/2021 | Atlanta United FC | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
06/12/2025
03/29/2025
07/17/2024
04/06/2024
06/21/2023
04/08/2023
10/09/2022
07/03/2022
11/21/2021
10/20/2021
Atlanta United FC Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +34
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: -16
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atlanta United FC
New York City FC
Atlanta United FC
New York City FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Seesaw Thriller Ends in Deadlock
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. This frenetic 2-2 draw delivered non-stop action, proving both sides possess the attacking grit needed to claw their way up the Eastern Conference standings.
Opening Chaos
Chaos struck Atlanta Stadium before the capacity crowd could even settle into their seats. The Intensity of this fixture was immediate, sparked by a chaotic fifth-minute own goal involving Matthew Edwards that sent early shockwaves across the pitch. Rather than folding under the sudden pressure, the hosts refused to blink and immediately launched a ferocious counter-offensive. Just five minutes later, Giuliano Galoppo answered the bell in spectacular fashion. The dynamic midfielder latched onto a precision feed from Tomás Jacob to hammer home a sensational 10th-minute strike. With the game abruptly leveled so early in the contest, the predefined tactical script was entirely thrown out the window. Atlanta United FC and New York City FC firmly locked horns in a punishing midfield battle, with both squads fighting tooth and nail for every loose ball during a frenetic, end-to-end first half.
The Breakaway
As the explosive opening act finally settled, the Balance on the pitch proved to be razor-thin, reflected perfectly by a dead-even 50-50 possession split. New York City FC gradually began to find their passing rhythm after the halftime break, patiently testing the structural integrity of the Atlanta defense. The decisive breakthrough in this highly technical phase arrived in the 56th minute. Andrés Perea brilliantly seized the moment, finishing off a clinical offensive sequence orchestrated by the creative vision of Agustin Ojeda. This pivotal go-ahead goal abruptly shifted the momentum, forcing the home side into a desperate, high-risk chase. With the Stakes rising exponentially for two clubs languishing in the bottom half of the table, Atlanta had no choice but to roll the dice, turning to their tactical bench for immediate salvation.
The Super-Sub Strikes
Enter Ajani Fortune. Brought on in the 67th minute, the young substitute completely altered the dynamic of the final third. Just seven short minutes after stepping onto the pitch, Fortune connected beautifully with a precise Tristan Muyumba pass to bury a crucial 74th-minute equalizer that sent the home fans into absolute delirium. The Upset Factor hovered palpably in the closing stages as both fatigued sides pushed relentlessly for a dramatic winner. Despite generating a combined 16 shots and testing both goalkeepers late on, neither attacking unit could land the final knockout blow. Ultimately, this hard-fought 2-2 draw leaves both squads still searching for consistent regular-season form, though the sheer resilience and fighting spirit on display at Atlanta Stadium offers a genuine glimmer of hope for the rest of their challenging campaigns.
Key Questions
How did substitute G. Galoppo change the game?
While often a game-changer, Giuliano Galoppo actually started this match, setting a fierce early tone by scoring a crucial 10th-minute opening goal to anchor Atlanta's attack.
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.
A Slog in the South
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. With both sides languishing in the bottom half and struggling for consistency, this encounter promises more grit than glamour.
The Setup
September 26, 2026, brings a less-than-inspiring Major League Soccer clash to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United FC sit way down in 14th place, desperately searching for an identity. New York City FC are marginally better in 9th, but neither team is setting the league alight. A dismal Form rating tells the story of two squads entirely devoid of momentum. The Stakes here are rock bottom, offering little broader consequence as the regular season winds down. What saves this fixture from total irrelevance is a tight Balance rating. The odds suggest a closely fought contest, though that might just mean they drag each other down to the same level. The pitch features a few Stars, but they remain isolated bright spots in an otherwise murky tactical landscape.
Key Battle
M. Almirón remains Atlanta's creative heartbeat, but he faces a tough evening trying to bypass J. Sands. The New York holding midfielder thrives in exactly this kind of scrappy, fragmented game. If Sands cuts off the central supply lines early, the home side's attack will completely stall.
Our Verdict
Expect a gritty 1-1 draw. Neither side has the attacking cohesion to truly dominate. They will trade blows in midfield, struggle for cutting edge in the final third, and ultimately settle for a point that does little to change their respective seasons.