Match Report
Atlanta United FC and New York City FC drew 2-2 at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta on 26 September 2026. Matthew Edwards (an own goal) opened the scoring inside the first 5 minutes for New York City FC to make it 1-0. Giuliano Galoppo levelled it inside the first 10 minutes for Atlanta United FC, set up by Tomás Jacob, to make it 1-1. New York City FC regained the lead through Andrés Perea 56 minutes into the game, set up by Agustin Ojeda, to make it 2-1. Ajani Fortune levelled it 74 minutes into the game for Atlanta United FC, set up by Tristan Muyumba, to make it 2-2. Luke Brennan (43'), Gerardo Daniel Martino (68') and Raul Bicalho (95') were booked. The rating gap is a clear one: our current Elo ratings have New York City FC 118 points stronger than Atlanta United FC.