Published September 27, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Match report
Atlanta United FC and New York City FC shared a 2-2 draw in Major League Soccer on Saturday, September 26, with the match ending 2-2. The score was 1-1 at half-time before both sides found the net again after the interval.
The goals came in a sequence of changing leads and replies. Only New York City FC ever led, twice; the score was levelled twice, and neither side turned its scoring into a winning margin.
How it unfolded
New York City FC went ahead in the 5th minute when Matthew Edwards scored an own goal, making the score 0-1. Atlanta United FC levelled in the 10th minute through Giuliano Galoppo, and the teams reached the interval at 1-1.
New York City FC took the lead again in the 56th minute, with Andrés Perea making it 1-2. Atlanta United FC restored parity in the 74th minute; Ajani Fortune scored to make the final score 2-2.
The numbers
Atlanta United FC registered 5 shots, while New York City FC recorded 6. Shots on target were 3 for Atlanta United FC and 2 for New York City FC. The match finished with two goals for Atlanta United FC and two goals for New York City FC, making four goals overall.
Possession was 41% for Atlanta United FC and 59% for New York City FC. The corner count was 1 for Atlanta United FC and 3 for New York City FC; both teams made 2 saves. The figures accompany a match in which each side scored and the final score was level.