Major League Soccer Gameweek 4
Atlanta United FC 3 - 1 FT Philadelphia Union
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' Stian Gregersen
28' E. Latte Lath
40' Elías Báez
45'+1 Stian Gregersen
HT
47' T. Jacob
49' Matías Galarza
↓ M. Iloski ↑A. Bedoya 57'
↓ I. Vassilev ↑A. Anello 57'
↓ S. Korzeniowski ↑E. Alladoh 57'
68' A. Miranchuk
69' ↓ M. Galarza ↑S. Alzate
69' ↓ E. Latte Lath ↑F. Picault
↓ P. Ndinga ↑J. Sery Larsen 77'
78' ↓ A. Miranchuk ↑S. Lobjanidze
↓ D. Jean Jacques ↑J. Bueno 81'
85' Tomás Jacob
A. Anello 87'
88' ↓ M. Almiron ↑P. Amador
88' ↓ C. Sanchez ↑M. Edwards
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos 
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
46
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Stian Gregersen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Enea Mihaj 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elías Báez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Cooper Sanchez 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Tristan Muyumba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Galarza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Aleksey Miranchuk
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Emmanuel Latte Lath 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Miguel Almirón 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
2
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matthew Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronald Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Amador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steven Alzate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fafà Picault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cayman Togashi
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
Saba Lobzhanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Francis Westfield
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Nathan Harriel 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Olwethu Makhanya
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Philippe Ndinga 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Milan Iloski 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Danley Jean-Jacques
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jovan Lukić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Indiana Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Stas Kornzeniowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Bruno Damiani
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
BENCH
Andrew Rick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Japhet Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geiner Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Jesús Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cavan Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Augustin Anello 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Ezekiel Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Atlanta United FC | 3 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 05/17/2025 | Atlanta United FC | 0 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 09/28/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 04/14/2024 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 10/04/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 2 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 07/02/2023 | Atlanta United FC | 2 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 09/17/2022 | Atlanta United FC | 0 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 08/31/2022 | Philadelphia Union | 4 - 1 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 09/25/2021 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 0 | Atlanta United FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
03/14/2026
05/17/2025
04/19/2025
09/28/2024
04/14/2024
10/04/2023
07/02/2023
09/17/2022
08/31/2022
09/25/2021
Atlanta United FC Win
Philadelphia Union Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 2 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -10
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atlanta United FC
Philadelphia Union
Atlanta United FC
Philadelphia Union
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Atlanta Seizes First-Leg Advantage Over Spiraling Union
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A ruthless attacking showcase gives the hosts a commanding cushion, leaving a broken Philadelphia squad staring down the barrel of elimination.
Early Drama at the Benz
The Stakes were palpable inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium as a desperate Philadelphia Union side arrived carrying the weight of a disastrous five-game losing streak in league play. The visitors surprisingly controlled possession early on, attempting to dictate the tempo and quiet the raucous home crowd. However, the game's Intensity shifted dramatically in the 16th minute. A penalty initially awarded to Atlanta United FC following a chaotic sequence involving Stian Gregersen was dramatically overturned by VAR, momentarily giving Philly a psychological boost. That relief proved entirely fleeting. Just twelve minutes later, E. Latte Lath found the crucial breakthrough, ruthlessly punishing the Union's fragile defensive shape and officially opening the floodgates for a vibrant home side eager to capitalize on their opponent's miserable form.
The Almirón Masterclass
If the opening act merely set the table, the second half was an absolute feast orchestrated almost entirely by Miguel Almirón. The dynamic playmaker was simply untouchable, operating with complete freedom in the final third to dismantle any semblance of defensive Balance the Union desperately tried to establish. Barely two minutes after the halftime restart, Almirón's elite vision unlocked the backline to expertly set up Tomás Jacob, who confidently doubled the advantage. Atlanta's sheer efficiency in front of goal was staggering to witness. Despite holding a mere 42% of the ball throughout the contest, their transition game was lethal. They struck yet again when Aleksei Miranchuk fired home a brilliant finish in the 68th minute, capping off another pinpoint Almirón delivery and pushing the scoreline to an ugly 3-0.
A Sliver of Hope
Facing a catastrophic three-goal aggregate deficit ahead of the looming August return leg, Philadelphia desperately needed a savior to salvage their knockout hopes. Their heavy possession dominance finally yielded a tangible, meaningful reward in the dying moments, slightly minimizing the overall Upset Factor of a complete road demolition. After being injected into the match in the 57th minute, substitute A. Anello stepped onto the field and instantly provided a direct, attacking spark, eventually grabbing a crucial 87th-minute consolation goal. While Atlanta walks away with a highly deserved, decisive 3-1 victory and undeniable momentum, that late strike ensures the Union still have a faint, flickering lifeline as they prepare to host the second chapter of this high-stakes tie.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 16th minute, VAR overturned an Atlanta penalty involving Stian Gregersen. However, Atlanta quickly recovered their momentum, scoring shortly after the ruling to take control.
What made Miguel Almirón the Man of the Match?
Almirón orchestrated the attack flawlessly, providing two crucial assists and pulling apart Philadelphia's defense to secure Atlanta's commanding first-leg victory.
How did substitute Miguel Almirón change the game?
Though Almirón actually started the match, his impact was transformative. He dictated the tempo and delivered two elite assists to completely unravel the opposition.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Desperation Sets In Early as Atlanta Hosts Floundering Union
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A perfectly balanced matchup where early-season desperation meets massive series stakes.
The Setup
March 14, 2026, brings a fascinating clash to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United FC welcome a Philadelphia Union side trapped in a miserable five-match losing streak. The visitors' dire Form rating tells the story of a team desperate to stop the bleeding, while Atlanta aim to build on a modest four-point tally. Despite the disparity in recent results, the incredibly tight Balance metric suggests this tie could swing either way. Adding to the drama, this operates as a critical first leg in their season series, with the return fixture slated for August 1, 2026, in Pennsylvania. High Stakes mean both sides must treat this like a knockout tie, heavily relying on their Stars to find a breakthrough before the second leg.
Key Battle
With both squads desperately seeking rhythm, the defining clash happens in the middle of the park. Atlanta's midfield orchestrators must find ways to carve open a Union defensive unit that has already leaked nine goals. If the visitors cannot disrupt the passing lanes and impose physical dominance, their miserable run will only continue.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, nervy affair. Philadelphia will likely sit deep to protect against another collapse, but Atlanta's home advantage should eventually crack their resolve. We anticipate a hard-fought 2-1 victory for the hosts, setting up a tantalising second leg.