Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United FC

Philadelphia pulled off a thrilling comeback at Subaru Park to edge Atlanta 3-2 in a match that saw the home side completely dominate possession and chances. The Union controlled the ball for long stretches and peppered Atlanta's goal with 30 shots, yet somehow found themselves trailing at the break. Atlanta's Tristan Muyumba was the star turn for the visitors, putting in a display that earned him the official man of the match rating, and his influence early on helped the visitors grab that crucial first-half lead against the run of play. The second half told a different story. Philadelphia's relentless pressure finally paid dividends as they turned the game around to secure the win. Atlanta had barely anything to show on the stat sheet—just four shots total and two on target—yet they made life difficult for their hosts with some shrewd, organized defending. It was a reminder that football isn't always about who has the ball; sometimes it's about making the most of your moments when they come.

Philadelphia Union beat Atlanta United FC 3-2 at Subaru Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Philadelphia Union also had the better share of the ball, holding 71% 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 30 attempts from Philadelphia Union against 4 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.