Atlanta United vs Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake stormed to a 3-2 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, condemning Atlanta United to a third straight defeat to open the 2026 MLS season. A devastating first-half blitz from the visitors proved the difference despite a spirited late fightback from the hosts. Sergi Solans opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before Aiden Hezarkhani doubled the lead just four minutes later. Aleksey Miranchuk pulled one back for Atlanta in the 38th minute, but Zavier Gozo restored the two-goal cushion on the stroke of half-time to make it 1-3 at the break. Miranchuk struck again in the 73rd minute to set up a nervy finish, but RSL held firm. Tempers boiled over late on, with both Zach Booth and Sergio Santos picking up second yellows in a fractious final ten minutes. The result lifts Real Salt Lake to two wins from three, while Atlanta United remain rooted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with zero points from their opening three matches.