Atlanta United vs RB New York match
The gist
Atlanta United (33 pts, 12th in the East) visit the New York Red Bulls (39 pts, ninth) on MLS Decision Day.
Both teams are already out of the playoffs, so the match is only for pride and seeding.
How it unfolded
- Feb 11, 2026Atlanta United beat Red Bull New York 3-2 in a preseason tournament match at Toyota Stadium.
- Aug 15, 2026Atlanta United came from behind with two late goals to beat the Red Bulls 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Nov 7, 2026The teams meet at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey on MLS Decision Day, kickoff 4 p.m. ET; both are already eliminated from playoff contention.
Key terms
- Eastern Conference
- One of Major League Soccer's two conferences, comprising clubs east of the Mississippi River.
- dead rubber
- A match in a series whose overall result is already decided, so it cannot change the outcome.
Source: Wikipedia