Atlanta United 2-2 New York City: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
MLS · Saturday 26 September 2026 · Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta · referee A. Da Silva · full time
Full time: Atlanta United 2-2 New York City
Atlanta United and New York City drew 2-2 in MLS on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Atlanta Stadium. The goals: Giuliano Galoppo 10', Andrés Perea 56', Ajani Fortune 74'.
How the match unfolded
The opening goal came in the 5th minute: an own goal by Matthew Edwards for New York City. Atlanta United levelled at 1-1 in the 10th minute through Giuliano Galoppo, set up by Tomás Jacob. Andrés Perea made it 1-2 to New York City in the 56th minute, set up by Agustín Ojeda. Atlanta United levelled at 2-2 in the 74th minute through Ajani Fortune, set up by Tristan Muyumba.
It was 1-1 at half-time.
The referee, A. Da Silva, showed 4 yellow cards: 2 to Atlanta United and 2 to New York City.
Atlanta United: G. Martino, 4-3-3 · New York City: P. Jansen, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 0.89 for Atlanta United and 0.99 for New York City.
Atlanta United scored about 1.1 more than their chances were worth: clinical finishing, or a goalkeeper having a bad day.
New York City made more of their chances than the xG suggests, by about 1.0 goals.
Atlanta United had 5 shots on target, New York City 3.
Atlanta United had 52% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Atlanta United came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.7 a match, with 1.46 expected goals for and 1.57 against, and had won 26% of their matches.
New York City came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.4 a match, with 1.51 expected goals for and 1.43 against, and had won 26% of their matches.
Atlanta United vs New York City: the match in numbers
| Atlanta United | Match statistics | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Ball possession | 48% |
| 0.89 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.99 |
| 7 | Total shots | 9 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 1 | Big chances | 2 |
| 505 | Total passes | 467 |
| 84% | Pass accuracy | 87% |
| 4 | Corners | 3 |
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 18 | Tackles | 12 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Giuliano Galoppo (Atlanta United), rated 7.5 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
Atlanta United
- Giuliano Galoppo 7.5 1 goal
- Ajani Fortune 7.2 1 goal
- Tomás Jacob 7.0 1 assist
- Breel Embolo 6.9
- Luke Brennan 6.9
New York City
- Agustín Ojeda 7.5 1 assist
- Andrés Perea 7.4 1 goal
- Jonathan Shore 7.2
- Nico Cavallo 6.7
- James Sands 6.6
The lowest-rated starter was Tomás Romero at 6.1. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Atlanta United: New York City vs Atlanta United Wednesday 28 October 2026 · MLS
- New York City: New York City vs Atlanta United Wednesday 28 October 2026 · MLS
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Questions about Atlanta United vs New York City
What was the score in Atlanta United vs New York City?
Atlanta United 2-2 New York City (half-time 1-1), MLS, Saturday 26 September 2026.
Who scored in Atlanta United vs New York City?
Giuliano Galoppo 10', Andrés Perea 56', Ajani Fortune 74'.
Did Moneyball predict Atlanta United vs New York City correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Atlanta United vs New York City?
Giuliano Galoppo, rated 7.5 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Atlanta United vs New York City?
A. Da Silva.
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