Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United FC

Orlando City came out swinging at Exploria Stadium and took the lead at halftime, but Atlanta's relentless second-half pressure proved too much to handle. The visitors dominated possession and had chances everywhere, firing 21 shots at goal with six on target. Orlando's defense held firm for large stretches, though Atlanta's 10 corners kept them under the cosh. Maxime Crépeau was the standout, making crucial saves when it mattered to keep his side in it and earning the official Man of the Match rating of 7.9. In the end, Atlanta found their leveler and the match finished 1-1. It was a frustrating afternoon for Orlando—they'd done the hard work to go ahead but couldn't see it through despite a spirited defensive display. Atlanta will feel they should've won it given how much territory they controlled, but they leave empty-handed. A draw neither side will be thrilled about, though the hosts might take some satisfaction from a gutsy rearguard action.

It finished 1-1 between Orlando City SC and Atlanta United FC at Exploria Stadium, a scoreline that summed up a game short on clear separation between the two sides. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Orlando City SC holding 45% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. There were spells of pressure from both teams, but not enough to turn a share of the points into all three. Days like this are part of a long season, and how each side responds in their next fixture will say plenty about their form heading forward. Here is a closer look at how the two teams compared statistically.