Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18
Philadelphia Union 3 - 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
E. Mihaj 26'
28' M. Iloski
M. Almiron 30'
HT
53' N. Harriel
56' ↓ I. Vassilev ↑Q. Sullivan
57' ↓ J. Lukic ↑J. Bueno
L. Hoyos 59'
T. Muyumba (A. Miranchuk) 66'
68' B. Damiani
71' ↓ N. Harriel ↑A. Anello
71' ↓ B. Damiani ↑E. Alladoh
73' M. Iloski
↓ F. Picault ↑L. Brennan 78'
↓ A. Miranchuk ↑S. Gregersen 78'
↓ M. Almiron ↑A. Kovac 84'
↓ T. Muyumba ↑R. Hernandez 88'
E. Baez 90'+2
90'+6 N. Pierre (K. Wagner)
90'+7 E. Alladoh (K. Wagner)
90'+9 ↓ C. Sullivan ↑A. Bedoya
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Frankie Westfield 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Neil Pierre 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Nathan Harriel 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kai Wagner
ARCHITECT
10
Key Passes
10
Key Passes
2
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cavan Sullivan 
NPC
97
Minutes
97
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Danley Jean Jacques
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Indiana Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
Milan Iloski
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Bruno Damiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Andrew Rick 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Japhet Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geiner Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quinn Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezekiel Alladoh
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Atlanta United FC
Goalkeepers
Lucas Hoyos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomás Jacob 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Enea Mihaj 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Junior Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matthew Edwards 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
William Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tristan Muyumba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Elías Báez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Aleksey Miranchuk 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Fafà Picault
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Miguel Almirón
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Jayden Hibbert
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stian Gregersen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ronald Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
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
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adyn Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Gill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arif Kovac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cayman Togashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Philadelphia Union Win
Atlanta United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +18
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -10
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 Stoppage-Time Miracle at Subaru Park
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. A breathless encounter between two struggling sides produced a defining moment of sheer chaos, completely flipping the script in a dramatic basement battle.
The Opening Act
The clash at Subaru Park carried the undeniable weight of high Stakes, with both sides desperate to climb out of the Eastern Conference basement. The script flipped on its head early when E. Mihaj was shown a straight red card in the 26th minute, leaving the visitors a man down for the vast majority of the match. However, the Five Stripes refused to fold under the sudden pressure. Despite conceding the numerical advantage, they stunned the raucous home crowd just four minutes later as Miguel Almirón found the back of the net with a clinical finish. The Union dominated possession to an overwhelming 72%, setting up an intense Balance of relentless attack versus resolute, deep-block defending. Despite moving the ball sharply, the home side found themselves deeply frustrated time and time again in a tense first half.
Against the Run of Play
The Intensity soared to incredible heights in the second half as the Union turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, launching a staggering 30 total shots against a packed defense. Yet, against all conventional logic, the ten men doubled their lead on a devastating counter. In the 66th minute, Tristan Muyumba capitalized on a rare foray forward, beautifully assisted by A. Miranchuk, to make it a shocking 2-0. It seemed an Upset of epic proportions was inevitable, but the home side finally cracked the defensive code shortly after. Milan Iloski pulled one crucial goal back in the 73rd minute, instantly injecting belief into a frustrated squad. The offensive siege escalated dramatically as Philadelphia earned 12 corners, trapping their exhausted opponents entirely inside their own penalty area.
Stoppage Time Pandemonium
What unfolded in deep stoppage time will surely go down in modern MLS lore as a masterclass in perseverance. With hope seemingly fading fast among the local faithful, K. Wagner delivered a brilliant, pinpoint ball for N. Pierre to head home a dramatic equalizer in the 96th minute. Subaru Park erupted into pure euphoria, but the Union were simply not finished hunting for all three points. A mere minute later, Wagner worked his creative magic once more, perfectly setting up impact substitute E. Alladoh to snatch a breathtaking 3-2 victory in the 97th minute. The dramatic late double completely shattered the visitors' heroic defensive resistance, securing a vital three points for Philadelphia that pushes them closer to mid-table salvation while deepening the brutal misery for a heartbroken Atlanta roster.
Key Questions
How did the red card for E. Mihaj impact the match?
It forced Atlanta to defend with ten men for over an hour, conceding an overwhelming 72% possession advantage and 30 total shots to a relentless Philadelphia attack.
What made Tristan Muyumba the Man of the Match?
Muyumba anchored the short-handed midfield brilliantly and scored a clinical 66th-minute goal from a rare counterattack to temporarily double his team's unlikely lead.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A wildly unpredictable mix of ten-man Atlanta capitalizing on the counter and Philadelphia throwing every player forward to snatch a miraculous double-goal comeback in stoppage time.
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 at Subaru Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. Two struggling sides desperate for a lifeline meet in a bottom-of-the-table scrap where pride is just as valuable as points.
The Setup
The Major League Soccer standings paint a grim picture for both Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC ahead of their clash at Subaru Park on August 01, 2026. Sitting in 15th and 14th respectively, this matchup features a low Stakes profile for the broader league picture, but it means everything for two fanbases demanding a turnaround. Philadelphia holds a slight edge on paper, but a dismal Form rating reflects their severe home woes—they have managed just a single victory in front of their own supporters across six attempts. Atlanta, meanwhile, arrives winless in five, ensuring the competitive Balance leans slightly toward whoever can make the fewest defensive errors on the night.
Key Battle
The standout clash pits a blazing forward against a veteran creator. Milan Iloski is single-handedly inflating Philadelphia's Stars rating, finding the back of the net with remarkable consistency despite his team's collective struggles. Atlanta will counter through Miguel Almirón. If the visitors want to snap their winless streak, Almirón must dictate the tempo in the final third and unlock a vulnerable Union defense.
Our Prediction
We expect Philadelphia to secure a narrow 2-1 victory. Atlanta's defense has leaked goals consistently, and Iloski’s current scoring streak is simply too hot to ignore. While neither team will control the match with pure dominance, home advantage and a sharper attacking edge in the final third should push the Union over the line.