Atlanta United FC beat New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Sunday, 16 August 2026 in MLS. The match was refereed by M. De Oliveira. It was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
First half: E. Báez received a yellow card for Atlanta United FC during the match. New York Red Bulls took an early lead at 6' when E. Forsberg scored, with the assist credited to A. Mehmeti, making the score 0-1.
Second half: T. Jacob received a yellow card for Atlanta United FC at 48'. Atlanta United FC made their 1st substitution at 68', with Matthew Edwards replacing S. Gregersen. Atlanta United FC leveled the score at 69' when T. Muyumba scored, with the assist credited to A. Miranchuk, making the score 1-1. New York Red Bulls made their 1st substitution at 71', with M. Jimenez replacing J. Ruvalcaba. New York Red Bulls made their 2nd substitution at 79', with E. Forsberg replacing M. Sofo. New York Red Bulls made their 3rd substitution at 79', with C. Cowell replacing C. Harper. New York Red Bulls made their 4th substitution at 79', with M. Dos Santos replacing J. Marshall-Rutty. Atlanta United FC made their 2nd substitution at 80', with E. Báez replacing R. Hernández. Atlanta United FC made their 3rd substitution at 80', with C. Sanchez replacing S. Alzate. F. Picault received a yellow card for Atlanta United FC at 82'. Atlanta United FC took the lead at 82' when F. Picault scored, with the assist credited to M. Almirón, making the score 2-1. Atlanta United FC made their 4th substitution at 86', with M. Almirón replacing L. Brennan. Atlanta United FC made their 5th substitution at 86', with F. Picault replacing Sergio Santos. New York Red Bulls made their 5th substitution at 86', with A. Mehmeti replacing E. Choupo-Moting. M. Sofo received a yellow card for New York Red Bulls at 90+5'.
Atlanta United FC used 5 substitutions while New York Red Bulls used 5 substitutions. Atlanta United FC got 3 yellow cards, while New York Red Bulls got 1 yellow card.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (10-11).
- New York Red Bulls controlled possession (60%).
