New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC Highlights - October 28, 2026

New York City FC beat Atlanta United FC 2-1 in Major League Soccer on October 28, 2026.

The match was played at Citi Field. Nicolás Fernández (70'), Bénie Traoré (90'+5') scored for New York City FC.

Breel Embolo (88') scored for Atlanta United FC.

At kick-off New York City FC stood in position 12 with 35 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.

Atlanta United FC went into the game in position 14, on 30 points. They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Júnior Alonso shot wide for Atlanta United FC on 3 minutes. Soon after, Giuliano Galoppo could not find the target for Atlanta United FC (4').

The referee cautioned Tayvon Gray of New York City FC on 7 minutes. Shortly afterwards, a block denied Matt Edwards on 11 minutes.

Mauricio Amaro was booked for Atlanta United FC (11'). Moments later, Alexey Miranchuk forced a save for Atlanta United FC on 15 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Tristan Muyumba’s effort (30'). Soon after, Tristan Muyumba tested the goalkeeper for Atlanta United FC (32').

Nicolás Fernández forced a save for New York City FC on 42 minutes. Substitutions: New York City FC 1, Atlanta United FC 0.

After the break, Miguel Almirón sent an effort off target for Atlanta United FC (52').

Alexey Miranchuk saw a shot blocked (57').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Andrés Perea’s effort (58').

Andrés Perea shot wide for New York City FC on 59 minutes. The referee cautioned Tristan Muyumba of Atlanta United FC on 68 minutes.

Moments later, Nicolás Fernández found the net for New York City FC (70'). Malachi Jones tested the goalkeeper for New York City FC (78').

Soon after, Nicolás Fernández forced a save for New York City FC on 78 minutes. Matt Edwards was booked for Atlanta United FC (81').

Breel Embolo put one away for Atlanta United FC (88'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Miguel Almirón’s effort (90'+2').

Kevin O'Toole picked out Bénie Traoré, who scored for New York City FC (90'+5'). Substitutions: New York City FC 3, Atlanta United FC 2.

Atlanta United FC controlled 54% of possession. New York City FC had 11 shots with 6 on target, while Atlanta United FC had 19 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: New York City FC 5, Atlanta United FC 4. Corners: New York City FC 3, Atlanta United FC 3.

Atlanta United FC completed the most passes, 451 in total at 74.9% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.