Major League Soccer
USAMatch Events
Goals Scored
2 - 1
13'
T. Jacob
Assist:M. Almiron
Atlanta United FC
24'
F. Picault
Assist:E. Baez
Atlanta United FC
70'
S. Afrifa
Sporting Kansas City
Match Timeline
0'
15'
30'
45'
60'
75'
90'
13'
T. Jacob
24'
F. Picault
72'
Luke Brennan
76'
Elías Báez
22'
Emir Karić
70'
S. Afrifa
Team Formations
Atlanta United FC
4-3-3
Sporting Kansas City
4-4-2
Substitutions Made
Atlanta United FC
62'PicaultReilly
62'GillBrennan
73'DiazGregersen
77'SanchezAlzate
78'UnknownEdwards
Sporting Kansas City
45'DavisReynolds
62'KaricReid
62'CalheiraAfrifa
87'CapitaBartlett
Match Statistics
49%
Possession
51%
8
Shots
8
4
On Target
1
3
Off Target
5
2
Corners
6
8
Fouls
13
2
Yellows
1
Reds
1
Offsides
1
0
Saves
2
524
Passes
526
446
Accurate
470
85%
Pass %
89%
1
Blocked
2
7
In Box
5
1
Outside Box
3
Stats Graphs
Who deserved it — win probability modelled from xG, plus finishing efficiency.
Atlanta United FC1.8xG0.6Sporting Kansas City
Expected-goals scoreline · final result 2–1
Atlanta United FC
1.80xG
2/8Goals / Shots
25%Conversion
0.23xG / Shot
Sporting Kansas City
0.64xG
1/8Goals / Shots
13%Conversion
0.08xG / Shot
Lineups & Substitutions
From the Editorial Desk
MATCH PREVIEWAtlanta United Seek Third Straight Win Against Struggling Sporting Kansas CityAtlanta have the stronger league position, better goal difference and more encouraging immediate momentum, while Sporting Kansas City’s away defensive record remains their biggest concern. Team news may limit Atlanta’s options, but the hosts still appear better placed to claim a valuable three points at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.MATCH REPORTThree Shots on Target Carry Atlanta United FC Past Sporting Kansas CityAtlanta United FC beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 after Tomás Jacob and Fafà Picault scored before half-time. Sporting had more possession and corners but managed only one shot on target, with S. Afrifa’s 70th-minute goal unable to earn a point.