Will Reilly Scores First Career Goal as Atlanta United Rallies in Stoppage Time to Tie Fire 2-2
MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JUL 16 – Will Reilly scored his first MLS goal in stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw for Atlanta United, who avoided a home loss in front of nearly 39,000 fans, officials said.
- On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Atlanta United came from behind to secure a 2-2 tie against Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Philip Zinckernagel gave the Fire an early advantage in the second minute by sending his corner kick directly into the top right corner of the net, marking his 10th goal of the season.
- Alexey Miranchuk scored his second goal in the 56th minute with an assist from Miguel Almirón, but Maren Haile-Selassie gave Chicago a 2-1 lead in the 79th minute.
- Will Reilly, a 22-year-old midfielder who came on as a substitute in the 71st minute, netted his first career goal with an unassisted left-footed finish off a corner from Alexey Miranchuk during stoppage time in the second half.
- The result extended Zinckernagel's run to nine consecutive road games with a goal contribution and continued Chicago's poor record in Atlanta, where they had been defeated in each of their seven earlier visits.
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Fire allow stoppage-time goal, settle for draw with Atlanta
ATLANTA — Will Reilly scored his first career goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time after subbing into the match in the second half to rally Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.Reilly, a 22-year-old midfielder, made his seventh career appearance when he replaced Tristan Muyumba in the 71st minute. He scored the equalizer unassisted with a left-footed shot off a corner kick from Alexey Miranchuk.…
Chicago Fire settle for 2-2 draw with Atlanta United after allowing a stoppage-time goal
ATLANTA — Second-half sub Will Reilly scored his first career goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time to rally Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night. Reilly, a 22-year-old midfielder, made his seventh career appearance when he replaced Tristan Muyumba in the 71st minute. He scored the equalizer with a left-footed shot off a corner kick from Alexey Miranchuk. Philip Zinckernagel found the net in the second minut…

Will Reilly scores first career goal as Atlanta United rallies in stoppage time to tie Fire 2-2
Will Reilly scored his first career goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time after subbing into the match in the second half to rally Atlanta United to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire. Reilly, a 22-year-old midfielder,…
The "Never Say Die" Kids strike again: Atlanta United draws with Chicago Fire 2-2 on extra time goal by Will Reilly
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Chicago Fire FC draws with Atlanta United FC
Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC ended their match in a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Philip Zinckernagel scored his 10th goal of the season for Chicago, giving them an early lead. Zinckernagel also assisted Maren Haile-Selassie's second goal of the campaign.Atlanta equalized in the second half with a goal from Alexey Miranchuk, set up by Miguel Almirón. Haile-Selassie restored Chicago's lead in the 79th minute, but Atlanta's Will Reil…
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