Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC Highlights - September 26, 2026

Atlanta United FC and New York City FC drew 2-2 in Major League Soccer on September 26, 2026.

The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Giuliano Galoppo (10'), Jay Fortune (74') scored for Atlanta United FC.

Andrés Perea (56') scored for New York City FC. An own goal from Matt Edwards also went down on the scoresheet.

Atlanta United FC went into the game in position 14, on 26 points. They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off New York City FC stood in position 10 with 32 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

New York City FC arrived unbeaten in 2.

Matt Edwards turned the ball into his own net (5'). Soon after, Giuliano Galoppo shot wide for Atlanta United FC on 9 minutes.

Enea Mihaj could not find the target for Atlanta United FC (10').

Shortly afterwards, Tomás Jacob picked out Giuliano Galoppo, who scored for Atlanta United FC (10').

Bénie Traoré sent an effort off target for New York City FC (14'). Nicolás Fernández forced a save for New York City FC on 23 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Andrés Perea’s effort (26'). Breel Embolo tested the goalkeeper for Atlanta United FC (29').

Mauricio Amaro forced a save for Atlanta United FC on 40 minutes. Soon after, Luke Brennan was booked for Atlanta United FC (43').

After the break, Nico Cavallo shot wide for New York City FC on 53 minutes.

Andrés Perea scored for New York City FC on 56 minutes after a pass from Agustin Ojeda.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jay Fortune’s effort (70').

Shortly afterwards, Tristan Muyumba picked out Jay Fortune, who scored for Atlanta United FC (74').

Raul Gustavo could not find the target for New York City FC (90'+3'). Raul Gustavo was booked for New York City FC (90'+5').

Substitutions: Atlanta United FC 4, New York City FC 2.

Atlanta United FC controlled 51% of possession. Atlanta United FC had 7 shots with 5 on target, while New York City FC had 9 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Atlanta United FC 2, New York City FC 3. Corners: Atlanta United FC 4, New York City FC 3.

Atlanta United FC completed the most passes, 503 in total at 83.9% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.