Atlanta United snaps seven-game winless streak with 2-1 comeback over Red Bulls

Atlanta United ended a seven-game winless run with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The win, which came after two consecutive losses, was Atlanta's first since a 3-1 home victory over Montreal on May 2. The team's record improved to 4-12-3, while the Red Bulls fell to 7-8-4.

The Red Bulls took an early lead in the seventh minute. Julian Hall intercepted a clearance at the left edge of the penalty box and passed to Adri Mehmeti near the penalty arc. Mehmeti threaded a pass through three defenders to Emil Forsberg, who beat goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos one-on-one. Atlanta struggled to create chances in the first half, but the momentum shifted after the break.

In the 69th minute, Tristan Muyumba equalized with a rising shot from the top of the box after receiving a short pass from Alexey Miranchuk. The goal was Muyumba's second in consecutive games. The match remained level until the 82nd minute when Miguel Almiron delivered a first-touch cross from the right side to the back post. Fafà Picault, left unmarked, headed the ball past goalkeeper Ethan Horvath, who managed only one save on the night. Hoyos made two saves for Atlanta.

The victory was significant for Atlanta, which had been struggling near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The team's previous winless streak had put pressure on the coaching staff and players. The Red Bulls, despite the loss, maintained a strong historical record against Atlanta, with a 10-3-6 regular-season mark and a plus-15 goal differential. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Red Bulls had previously held a 5-3-3 advantage.