New England Revolution vs Atlanta United FC

New England dominated this one from start to finish, racing into a two-goal lead by half-time and never looking back. Atlanta had their chances—they actually had more shots on target than the hosts—but couldn't find a way through when it mattered. The visitors' attacking play came too late in the game, and the Revolution's defense held firm when it counted. By the end it was 4-1, a comprehensive victory that leaves little room for argument about which team deserved the three points. Carles Gil was the standout performer for New England, controlling the tempo throughout and setting the tone for what turned into a frustrating afternoon for Atlanta. The visitors peppered the home goal with chances but couldn't convert their pressure into goals until well into the second half. This was a statement win at Gillette Stadium, the kind of performance that shows what the Revolution are capable of when everything clicks.

New England Revolution beat Atlanta United FC 4-1 at Gillette Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. New England Revolution also had the better share of the ball, holding 46% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from New England Revolution against 17 from Atlanta United FC over the course of the game. Atlanta United FC had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.