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Almirón Has Assists on Goals by Jacob and Picault as Atlanta United Beats Sporting KC 2-1
Miguel Almirón delivered both assists as Atlanta United earned its first three-match MLS winning streak in five years.
- On Sunday, Atlanta United defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-1, securing the club's first three-match win streak in five years as captain Miguel Almirón set the franchise record with 42 career assists.
- Goals from Tomás Jacob and Fafá Picault established the lead at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Sporting KC's Stephen Afrifa scored in the 70th minute but could not overcome the deficit.
- Atlanta United bolstered its roster by acquiring Swiss international striker Breel Embolo from French Ligue 1's Stade Rennais, adding depth for the remainder of the season.
- With nine points earned over nine days, Atlanta United now sits three points out of the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, holding a 6-12-3 record.
- Atlanta hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday while midfielder Luke Brennan remains sidelined after leaving Sunday's match with an injury; defender Elías Báez is suspended for accumulation.
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Almirón has assists on goals by Jacob and Picault as Atlanta United beats Sporting KC 2-1
Tomás Jacob and Fafà Picault both scored goals with an assist from Miguel Almirón and Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 for its first three-match MLS win streak in five years.
·New York, United States
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Recap: Sporting KC falls 2-1 at Atlanta United
Sporting Kansas City (4-14-3, 15 pts.) fell to a 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United (6-12-3, 21 pts.) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday night. Sporting was undone by two first half goals from Tomas Jacob and Fafa Picault before dominating the second half and cutting the deficit through Stephen Afrifa. Head
·Kansas City, United States
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right4Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
Bias Distribution
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46% Center
L 37%
C 46%
R 17%
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