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Bénie Traoré scores late winner for NYCFC against Atlanta United

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Bénie Traoré scores late winner for NYCFC against Atlanta United

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Bénie Traoré scored in second-half stoppage time as New York City FC secured a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United at Citi Field on Wednesday night. Nicolás Fernández opened the scoring for NYCFC in the 70th minute, converting a free kick, before Breel Embolo equalized for Atlanta in the 88th minute. Traoré's goal came in the fifth minute of stoppage time, marking his second goal of the season. This win is crucial for NYCFC, as it keeps their playoff hopes alive while eliminating Atlanta from postseason contention. NYCFC is now just one point behind the New York Red Bulls for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

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•NYCFC's record improves to 9-12-11.
•Nicolás Fernández scored his 16th goal of the season.
•Breel Embolo netted his fourth goal in 10 MLS matches.
•NYCFC's next match is against CF Montreal on Saturday.
•Atlanta United will host Toronto FC on Sunday.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bénie Traoré scores winner as NYCFC keeps playoff hopes alive with 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

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NEW YORK (AP) — Bénie Traoré scored in second-half stoppage time and New York City FC kept its postseason hopes alive while ending Atlanta United's with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night at Citi Field.It was the first win for NYCFC (9-12-11) in six tries this season at the home of MLB's Mets and their first overall since beating Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Sept.
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Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 2:05 AM
Bénie Traoré scores winner as NYCFC keeps playoff hopes alive with 2-1 victory over Atlanta United
NEW YORK (AP) — Bénie Traoré scored in second-half stoppage time and New York City FC kept its postseason hopes alive while ending Atlanta United's with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night at Citi Field.It was the first win for NYCFC (9-12-11) in six tries this season at the home of MLB's Mets and their first overall since beating Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Sept.

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