Lobjanidze's Late Goal Secures 1-1 Draw for Atlanta United Against Philadelphia
- Nathan Harriel opened the scoring for Philadelphia Union in the 61st minute with an assist from Kai Wagner.
- Saba Lobjanidze equalized for Atlanta United in the 72nd minute after receiving a pass from Brooks Lennon.
- The draw leaves both teams in a competitive position as they approach the end of the regular season.
On Saturday night, Atlanta United faced off against the Philadelphia Union in a tightly contested match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The game saw Philadelphia take the lead in the 61st minute when Nathan Harriel scored, assisted by Kai Wagner, who achieved a milestone by becoming the club's all-time assists leader in MLS regular-season play. Atlanta United, who entered the match with a record of 8 wins, 14 losses, and 9 draws, managed to equalize in the 72nd minute thanks to Saba Lobjanidze, who was left unmarked in front of the goal to receive a lofted pass from Brooks Lennon. This goal was crucial for Atlanta, as they were positioned two spots below Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference standings. The Union, with a record of 9 wins, 13 losses, and 9 draws, had been in good form, winning three of their last four matches. With only three regular-season matches left, including two on the road, the Union will need to maintain their performance to secure a favorable playoff position. The match highlighted the competitive nature of the Eastern Conference, where every point is vital as teams vie for playoff spots.