Atlanta United FC vs Sporting Kansas City Highlights - August 23, 2026

Atlanta United FC beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in Major League Soccer on August 23, 2026.

The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Tomás Jacob (13'), Fafà Picault (24') scored for Atlanta United FC.

Stephen Afrifa (70') scored for Sporting Kansas City.

Atlanta United FC went into the game in position 15, on 18 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off Sporting Kansas City stood in position 15 with 15 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats.

Alexey Miranchuk saw a shot blocked (5'). Miguel Almirón picked out Tomás Jacob, who scored for Atlanta United FC (13').

Moments later, Taylor Calheira sent an effort off target for Sporting Kansas City (16').

Miguel Almirón tested the goalkeeper for Atlanta United FC (19'). Soon after, Calvin Harris shot wide for Sporting Kansas City on 20 minutes.

Emir Karic was booked for Sporting Kansas City (22').

Shortly afterwards, Fafà Picault scored for Atlanta United FC on 24 minutes after a pass from Elías Baez.

Substitutions: Atlanta United FC 0, Sporting Kansas City 1.

After the break, Alexey Miranchuk could not find the target for Atlanta United FC (50').

Taylor Calheira sent an effort off target for Sporting Kansas City (56'). Stephen Afrifa scored for Sporting Kansas City on 70 minutes.

Moments later, the referee cautioned Luke Brennan of Atlanta United FC on 72 minutes. A block denied Shapi Suleymanov on 74 minutes.

Soon after, Elías Baez was booked for Atlanta United FC (76'). Substitutions: Atlanta United FC 5, Sporting Kansas City 3.

Sporting Kansas City controlled 51.3% of possession.

Atlanta United FC had 8 shots with 3 on target, while Sporting Kansas City had 8 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Atlanta United FC 0, Sporting Kansas City 1. Corners: Atlanta United FC 2, Sporting Kansas City 6.

Sporting Kansas City completed the most passes, 527 in total at 89% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.