Overview
- Thiago Almada scored a decisive 25-yard goal in the 79th minute.
- The win marks Atlanta United's second consecutive road victory this season.
- Interim manager Rob Valentino achieved his first win in his second match.
- Atlanta United's defense, including five Homegrown players, effectively neutralized D.C. United's Christian Benteke.
- Despite the victory, Almada will miss the next match due to yellow card accumulation.