Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 arrives prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday October 7, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

5-Stripes plays to 1-1 draw vs. Columbus Crew

In front of 42,684 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United earn a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew behind Miles Robinson equalizing goal in the 97th minute on Saturday night.

Atlanta United became the fastest club in Major League Soccer history to have 5 million fans attend MLS Regular Season matches, setting the record in 103 games

Thiago Almada recorded his league-leading 17th assist of the season. Almada moved into second place all-time in Atlanta United history with 29

With the draw, Atlanta can finish as high as fifth place in the Eastern Conference and as low as seventh heading into Decision Day on Oct. 21

“The team was always present. Always, many many games where we were fighting until the end. Sometimes we were not playing probably at our best, but we’re fighting till the end and that’s a signature for a championship team.”said Gonzalo Pineda. “Those are champion behaviors of never quitting, always fighting till the end even though at times we know the product can be better than us.”

Atlanta United (13-9-11, 50 points) returns to action on Decision Day, Saturday, Oct. 21when it travels to face FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium at 6:00 p.m ET.