Atlanta United vs D.C. United

Atlanta United and DC United played out a bad-tempered 0-0 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday night. The Matchday 5 clash produced eight yellow cards but zero goals, with neither side able to find a breakthrough despite late pressure from both ends. Stian Gregersen was immense at the back on his 50th start for the Five Stripes, while DC United goalkeeper Sean Johnson continued his strong early-season form. Defenses were firmly on top in a cagey first half that offered little in the way of clear-cut chances. The second half turned scrappy as the cards piled up. Steven Alzate, Saba Lobjanidze, Pedro Amador, and Fafà Picault were all cautioned for Atlanta, while Caden Clark, Hosei Kijima, and Sean Nealis were among those booked for the visitors. The draw keeps DC United ticking along at 3-1-1, while Atlanta United slip to 1-3-1 and continue searching for consistency under Tata Martino.