Headline: Thrilling Draw in Atlanta: Chicago Fire and Atlanta United Split Points in a Vibrant Match
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta witnessed an exciting match between Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire, which culminated in a 2-2 draw. The match, corresponding to matchday 23 of the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season, was full of intensity from the opening whistle.
Chicago Fire surprised by opening the scoring early, in the 2nd minute, with a goal by P. Zinckernagel. However, Atlanta United, playing at home and with the support of their fans, insistently sought the equalizer. The first half passed with a contested game in midfield, reflected in the yellow cards shown to S. Oregel and D. D’Avilla for the Chicago Fire, and P. Amador for Atlanta United.
In the second half, Atlanta United FC managed to tie the game in the 56th minute thanks to a goal by A. Miranchuk. The match remained tense, with both teams looking for the victory. Chicago Fire regained the lead in the 79th minute with a goal by M. Haile-Selassie. Just when it seemed that the visiting team would take all three points, W. Reilly scored for Atlanta United in the 90th minute, sealing the final draw.
Atlanta United dominated ball possession with 52% compared to 48% of Chicago Fire. However, Chicago Fire was more effective in attack, making 14 shots, of which 8 were on target, while Atlanta United made 10 shots, with 4 on target. Referee Sergii Demianchuk showed a total of four yellow cards throughout the match.
Substitutions chicago fire: at minute 67 S. Oregel came in and R. Kouame went out., at minute 67 J. Bamba came in and M. Haile-Selassie went out., at minute 81 D. D’Avilla came in and M. Pineda went out., at minute 89 P. Zinckernagel came in and L. Barroso went out., at minute 89 H. Cuypers came in and T. Barlow went out.
Substitutions atlanta united fc: at minute 71 E. Latte Lath came in and J. Thiare went out., at minute 71 S. Lobjanidze came in and L. Brennan went out., at minute 71 T. Muyumba came in and W. Reilly went out., at minute 87 B. Lennon came in and M. Edwards went out., at minute 87 L. Abram came in and C. Togashi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atlanta United FC
Chicago Fire
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