Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United FC

Charlotte came flying out of the blocks at Bank of America Stadium, racing into a 2-0 lead at the half and dominating possession with 23 shots across the match. They looked in complete control, but Atlanta had other ideas. The visitors clawed their way back into it in the second half, with Lucas Hoyos pulling strings from midfield and dragging his side level. The Atlanta midfielder was everywhere when it mattered, finishing with a stellar performance that earned him the official nod as man of the match. The final 2-2 draw will feel different depending on where you sit. For Charlotte, it's two points dropped after they'd effectively won the game in the first forty-five minutes. For Atlanta, it's a decent escape, though Lucas Hoyos and company will know they got away with it after being second best for large stretches. Both sides leave with a point, but the hosts will be disappointed they couldn't hold on.

It finished 2-2 between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United FC at Bank of America 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 Charlotte FC holding 51% 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.