Charlotte vs 23.07.26 00:152 – 2Full Time
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Match report
Charlotte let two-goal lead slip as Atlanta United fight back to 2-2
Charlotte and Atlanta United shared the points in a 2-2 draw in Major League Soccer's Regular Season - 18, played at Bank of America Stadium. Dean Smith's side led 2-0 at half-time but could not hold on as Gerardo Martino's visitors staged a second-half recovery to salvage a draw.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Kerwin Vargas put the home side ahead in the 16th minute, and L. Abada doubled the advantage right on the stroke of half-time, finishing off a Pep Biel assist to send Charlotte in 2-0 up at the break. It appeared to be a comfortable evening for the hosts at that stage.
Atlanta United responded after the interval. E. Báez pulled one back in the 57th minute with an assist from T. Jacob, and Miguel Almirón completed the turnaround for parity in the 76th minute, finishing at 2-2 to deny Charlotte a home win.
Charlotte had the better of the underlying numbers, out-shooting Atlanta United 22 to 12 with 9 shots on target to 6, and edging possession 51 to 49 percent, yet found their lead cancelled out in the closing stages.
Vargas scored the opening goal and was rated 8.5, though the night's highest rating went to Atlanta's L. Hoyos at 8.9 despite neither registering a goal or assist beyond the strike itself.
Charlotte's 22 shots to Atlanta United's 12 reflected their greater attacking threat over the course of the match, even as the away side salvaged a point.
Charlotte and Atlanta United FC drew 2–2 (half-time 2–0).
Charlotte met Atlanta United FC in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 16). Kick-off was Thursday, 23 July 2026, 00:15 UTC at Bank of America Stadium. Referee: S. Boiko.
Team pages: Charlotte · Atlanta United FC · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 16' Goal: Kerwin Vargas — 1–0
- 45' Goal: Liel Abada (assist: Pep Biel) — 2–0
- 57' Goal: Elías Báez (assist: Tomás Jacob) — 2–1
- 76' Goal: Miguel Almirón — 2–2
Starting line-ups
Charlotte (4-4-2)
- 1 Kristijan Kahlina
- 15 Harry Toffolo
- 3 Timothy Ream
- 44 M. Agyemang
- 44 Morrison Agyemang
- 35 Will Cleary
- 11 Liel Abada
- 17 Lucas de la Torre
- 8 Ashley Westwood (c)
- 18 Kerwin Vargas
- 7 Archie Goodwin
- 16 Pep Biel
Atlanta United FC (4-1-4-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Charlotte have gone over 1.5 in 74% of their last 38 matches and Atlanta United FC in 82% of their last 38, again
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 64% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Charlotte have gone over 2.5 in 55% of their last 38 matches and Atlanta United FC in 53% of their last 38, again
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 42% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Attacks often blanking — These attacks failed to score in 30% of their last ten games.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 64% both teams score
Charlotte to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score On the other hand: A long break for the hosts — The hosts come in off 59 days' rest.
Home rated 1556 vs 1451 — 0.73 expected score Charlotte sit 14th; Atlanta United FC 28th (MLS · 15 matches played) Atlanta United FC missing 3 key players Charlotte in stronger form — 1.4 vs 0.8 ppg (n=5)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
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- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Charlotte vs Atlanta United FC?
Charlotte and Atlanta United FC drew 2–2 (half-time 2–0).
›Who scored in Charlotte vs Atlanta United FC?
Kerwin Vargas (16') for Charlotte; Liel Abada (45') for Charlotte; Elías Báez (57') for Atlanta United FC; Miguel Almirón (76') for Atlanta United FC.
›Where can I watch Charlotte vs Atlanta United FC highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Charlotte 2–2 Atlanta United FC are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Charlotte and Atlanta United FC?
Charlotte and Atlanta United FC have met 9 times — 5 wins for Charlotte, 4 wins for Atlanta United FC and 0 draws.