Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cameron Dunbar #70 of Atlanta United FC enters the pitch during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Andres Perea #8 of New York City FC (center) celebrates a goal with Hannes Wolf #17 and Bénie Traoré #9 during the second half of a game against Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Raul Gustavo #34 of New York City FC shoots the ball during the second half of a game against Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Ajani "Jay" Fortune #35 of Atlanta United FC shoots the ball during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Daniel Chica #44 of Atlanta United FC advances the ball during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Tata Martino of Atlanta United FC watches from the sidelines during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Lucas Hoyos #1 of Atlanta United FC clears the ball during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Giuliano Galoppo #11 of Atlanta United FC passes the ball during the first half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Lucas Hoyos #1 of Atlanta United FC rolls the ball forward during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Breel Embolo #36 of Atlanta United FC (right) keeps control of the ball away from Thiago Martins #13 of New York City FC during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Luke Brennan #20 of Atlanta United FC tangles with Raul Gustavo #34 of New York FC during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Agustín Ojeda #26 of New York City FC advances the ball during the second half of a game against Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Ajani "Jay" Fortune #35 of Atlanta United FC scores a goal during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cameron Dunbar #70 of Atlanta United FC controls the ball during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Enea Mihaj #4 of Atlanta United FC tangles with Nicolás Fernández Mercau #7 of New York City FC during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Breel Embolo #36 of Atlanta United FC passes the ball past Nico Cavallo #2 of New York City FC during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Lucas Hoyos #1 of Atlanta United FC blocks a shot by Andres Perea #8 of New York City FC during the first half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Andres Perea #8 of New York City FC celebrates a goal during the second half of a game against Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Lucas Hoyos #1 of Atlanta United FC (center) embraces Cameron Dunbar #70 at the end of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Giuliano Galoppo #11 of Atlanta United FC (left) celebrates a goal with Tristan Muyumba #8 during the first half of a game against New York City FCat Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Steven Alzate #7 of Atlanta United FC enters the pitch during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Tomás Romero #30 of New York City FC leaves the pitch after a game against Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Ajani "Jay" Fortune #35 of Atlanta United FC celebrates a goal during the second half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Andres Perea #8 of New York City FC advances the ball during the second half of a game against Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Atlanta United FC v New York City FC ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Enea Mihaj #4 of Atlanta United FC heads the ball during the first half of a game against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) (Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
