In a dramatic match on Saturday night, New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United played to a 2-2 tie in Harrison, NJ. Elias Manoel scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time, with Dante Vanzeir also finding the back of the net for the Red Bulls.

Vanzeir opened the scoring in the 31st minute by redirecting a pass from John Tolkin. Atlanta’s Alexey Miranchuck equalized just before halftime with a penalty kick. Edwin Mosquera then gave Atlanta the lead in the second minute of stoppage time with a beautiful bending shot into the corner of the net.

Despite New York’s 60% possession and 22 shots compared to Atlanta’s 10, the Red Bulls were unable to secure a win. This result leaves New York winless in five consecutive games following an eight-game unbeaten streak. Atlanta’s goalkeeper Brad Guzan made eight saves during the match.

The 22-year-old Manoel made a significant impact off the bench, scoring a crucial equalizer and demonstrating his talent on the field. Meanwhile, Miranchuck, Atlanta’s designated player signing, continues to impress with two goals in five appearances, four of which were starts.

The intense match showcased the competitiveness of both teams as they battled to earn points in the season standings. The draw maintains the teams’ positions in the standings, with New York Red Bulls at 10-6-14 and Atlanta United at 8-13-9.