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Atlanta United rallies for 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:46 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Atlanta United rallies for 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC

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Atlanta United came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC on July 22. Charlotte took a 2-0 lead into halftime with goals from Kerwin Vargas and Liel Abada. Rookie defender Elías Báez scored for Atlanta in the second half, followed by Miguel Almirón, who equalized in the 76th minute. Atlanta's goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos had eight saves in the match. Charlotte leads the all-time series against Atlanta 5-4-2.

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•Charlotte scored twice in the first half, leading 2-0 at halftime.
•Elías Báez and Miguel Almirón scored in the second half for Atlanta.
•Charlotte leads the all-time series with five wins against Atlanta.
•Atlanta United has three wins, ten losses, and three draws this season.
•Both teams will play again on July 26 against different opponents.

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2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Elías Báez and Miguel Almirón rally Atlanta United to 2-2 draw with Charlotte

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Rookie defender Elías Báez and Miguel Almirón scored second-half goals and Atlanta United rallied for a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC on Wednesday night. Kerwin Vargas staked Charlotte (6-6-4) to a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute, scoring for the third time this season when Lucas Hoyos blocked but couldn't corral a shot by Archie Goodwin. Liel Abada used assists from Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood in the 45th minute to score his first goal of the campaign on a header and Charlotte took a 2-0 lead into halftime.
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Atlanta United Charlotte FC New England Revolution New York Red Bulls MLS Soccer

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Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 2:46 AM
Elías Báez and Miguel Almirón rally Atlanta United to 2-2 draw with Charlotte
Rookie defender Elías Báez and Miguel Almirón scored second-half goals and Atlanta United rallied for a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC on Wednesday night. Kerwin Vargas staked Charlotte (6-6-4) to a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute, scoring for the third time this season when Lucas Hoyos blocked but couldn't corral a shot by Archie Goodwin. Liel Abada used assists from Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood in the 45th minute to score his first goal of the campaign on a header and Charlotte took a 2-0 lead into halftime.

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