Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Charlotte 2 - 2 FT Atlanta United FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
W. Reilly 22'
45' L. Abada (P. Biel)
HT
A. Miranchuk 48'
E. Baez (T. Jacob) 57'
63' ↓ A. Goodwin ↑I. Toklomati
63' ↓ L. Abada ↑R. Aloko
63' ↓ L. de la Torre ↑D. Diani
64' ↓ W. Cleary ↑N. Byrne
M. Almiron 76'
79' N. Byrne
↓ F. Picault ↑L. Brennan 82'
85' ↓ K. A. Calderon Vargas ↑T. Smalls
↓ C. Sanchez ↑I. Suarez 89'
↓ J. Alonso ↑S. Gregersen 90'+3
Atlanta United FC 90'+11
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Will Cleary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Morrison Agyemang 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tim Ream
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Toffolo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Kerwin Calderón Vargas 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ashley Westwood 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Luca De La Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Liel Abada 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Forwards
Pep Biel
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Tyler Miller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Kessler
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
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idan Toklomati
STORMTROOPER
6
Shots
6
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Rodolfo Aloko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Tomás Jacob
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Enea Mihaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Alonso 
NPC
93
Minutes
93
Minutes
79%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Elías Báez 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Aerials Won
1
Tackles
Midfielders
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksey Miranchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cooper Sanchez
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Tristan Muyumba 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Miguel Almirón 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Fafà Picault
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stian Gregersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronald Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toto Majub
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke Brennan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Suarez-Couri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Gill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arif Kovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Charlotte Win
Atlanta United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Tale of Two Halves as Atlanta Steals Dramatic Draw
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. This 2-2 thriller showcased both Charlotte's relentless attacking firepower and Atlanta's sheer refusal to quit when the chips were down.
The Fast Start
The energy was electric at Bank of America Stadium as the match got underway. Charlotte edged possession with 51 percent of the ball, but they did far more than just hold it—they turned that slight control into a relentless offensive assault. The Intensity was red-hot right out of the gate as the home side peppered the target. Their pressure paid dividends quickly when K. A. Calderon Vargas found the back of the net in the 16th minute, finishing off a sharp move that got the crowd roaring. Not content to sit back, Charlotte kept pushing the tempo. Right on the edge of halftime, P. Biel unlocked the defense, teeing up L. Abada to double the advantage. Charlotte looked dominant, making it seem like a routine victory was firmly in the bag against the struggling visitors.
The Turning Tide
The script completely flipped when the teams emerged from the locker room for the second half. Atlanta United FC adjusted their defensive shape, and the match's Balance shifted wildly in their favor. Despite dealing with a massive volume of Charlotte shots over the course of the game, the visitors found their crucial lifeline. E. Baez struck in the 57th minute, capitalizing on a slick setup from T. Jacob to silence the home supporters. Suddenly, the momentum was entirely snatched away. Charlotte’s midfield maestro, Ashley Westwood, tried to steady the ship by orchestrating the attack with a dizzying number of key passes. Yet, the visitors kept pressing forward with supreme confidence. The tactical gamble paid off in the 76th minute when M. Almiron unleashed a brilliant finish, completing a stunning two-goal turnaround to knot the scoreline at 2-2.
The Final Stand
With the game leveled, the Stakes reached a fever pitch during the frantic final fifteen minutes. Charlotte desperately threw numbers forward, hunting for a late winner to avoid dropping valuable points in their push up the standings. They continually pounded the penalty area and generated significant scoring opportunities, but they ran headfirst into an absolute brick wall. Lucas Hoyos put on an absolute masterclass between the posts for Atlanta, making an incredible seven saves to personally ensure his team left with a result. This hard-fought point serves as a massive morale booster for the visitors, proving they have the grit to orchestrate a minor Upset on the road against stronger opposition. For Charlotte, walking away with just a single point is a bitter pill to swallow after establishing such a comfortable early cushion on their own field.
Key Questions
What made Lucas Hoyos the Man of the Match?
Hoyos delivered an absolute goalkeeping clinic, recording seven crucial saves under massive pressure to rescue a vital point for Atlanta against Charlotte's relentless 22-shot attack.
How did Charlotte complete the comeback from behind?
Charlotte actually surrendered the lead. They jumped out to a 2-0 advantage, but Atlanta roared back with two second-half goals to steal a dramatic point.
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 Compound Atlanta's Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A glaring mismatch in the standings makes this a tough watch for neutrals, but the hosts will expect nothing less than a routine three points.
The Setup
The July 23 clash at Bank of America Stadium pits upper-mid table Charlotte against a deeply struggling Atlanta United FC side. Charlotte sit comfortably in sixth place with 21 points, while the visitors are languishing down in fourteenth, having managed just 11 points all season. A modest Form rating indicates that neither side is firing on absolutely all cylinders right now, but the sheer gap in the league table severely diminishes the competitive Balance of this fixture. With relatively low Stakes in this regular season encounter, the overarching narrative lacks widespread appeal. Still, the presence of recognized Stars on the pitch, including the world-class E. Latte Lath, ensures there is still genuine attacking quality to be found for those tuning in.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will define this contest. Ashley Westwood dictates the tempo for Charlotte, orchestrating possession and screening the backline. His primary objective will be tracking and neutralizing Saba Lobzhanidze. The Atlanta attacker is one of the few bright spots for the away side, bringing direct running and crucial attacking output that Westwood must shut down early.
Our Prediction
Charlotte will control the lion's share of possession and systematically exploit a leaky Atlanta defense that has already conceded 23 goals. Expect a comfortable 2-0 home victory, with the visitors failing to string together enough sustained pressure to threaten a comeback.