Major League Soccer

Season 2026/2027

Major League Soccer

Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United FC – Lineups & Match Details

Philadelphia Union beat Atlanta United FC 3-2.

Major League Soccer · Regular Season - 18

Saturday, 1 August 2026

Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union

3 - 2

Full Time

HT: 0 - 1

Atlanta United FCAtlanta United FC

Referee: A. Chapman

Match preview

Philadelphia Union host Atlanta United FC on Saturday, 1 August 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Philadelphia Union go into the match 13th in the table; Atlanta United FC sit 15th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Form coming in

Philadelphia Union have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 2 wins in a row. Atlanta United FC have collected 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 loss.

Head to head

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 14 Mar 2026: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Atlanta United FC; 17 May 2025: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Atlanta United FC; 19 Apr 2025: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Atlanta United FC. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Match recap

Philadelphia Union beat Atlanta United FC 3-2. Philadelphia Union scored through M. Iloski 73', Neil Pierre 90', E. Alladoh 90'. Atlanta United FC replied with M. Almirón 30', T. Muyumba 66'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

Stat highlights

Philadelphia Union held 71% of the ball against 29% for Atlanta United FC. Shots on target finished 6-2. Expected goals read 2.64 for Philadelphia Union, 0.53 for Atlanta United FC.

Verdict

The win nudges Philadelphia Union forward and leaves Atlanta United FC with work to do. Philadelphia Union sat 13th and Atlanta United FC 15th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.