Almirón Has Assists on Goals by Jacob and Picault as Atlanta United Beats Sporting KC 2-1
Miguel Almirón delivered both assists as Atlanta United earned its first three-match MLS winning streak in five years.
- On Sunday, Atlanta United defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-1, securing the club's first three-match win streak in five years as captain Miguel Almirón set the franchise record with 42 career assists.
- Goals from Tomás Jacob and Fafá Picault established the lead at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Sporting KC's Stephen Afrifa scored in the 70th minute but could not overcome the deficit.
- Atlanta United bolstered its roster by acquiring Swiss international striker Breel Embolo from French Ligue 1's Stade Rennais, adding depth for the remainder of the season.
- With nine points earned over nine days, Atlanta United now sits three points out of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, holding a 6-12-3 record.
- Atlanta hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday while midfielder Luke Brennan remains sidelined after leaving Sunday's match with an injury; defender Elías Báez is suspended for accumulation.
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Behind big first half, Atlanta finally wins a third straight
Atlanta United scored twice in the first half and held off a push in the second half to win their third straight match, beating visiting Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Sunday. It's the first time United have won three in a row in MLS competition since the 2021 season. Tomas Jacob gave Atlanta a 1-0
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Almirón has assists on goals by Jacob and Picault as Atlanta United beats Sporting KC 2-1
Tomás Jacob and Fafà Picault both scored goals with an assist from Miguel Almirón and Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 for its first three-match MLS win streak in five years.
CanMNT forward Stephen Afrifa scores as Sporting KC falls to Atlanta United
Stephen Afrifa provided Sporting Kansas City with a much-needed spark off the bench Sunday, but his second-half goal was not enough to prevent a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Canadian forward entered in the 62nd minute for Taylor Calheira, with Sporting trailing 2-0 after first-half goals from Tomás Jacob and former […] The post CanMNT forward Stephen Afrifa scores as Sporting KC falls to Atlanta United appeared first …
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