Atlanta United beat themselves in their MLS debut.
The fledgling team led the New York Red Bulls late in Saturday's season opener, but two goals after the 75th minute – including an own goal charged to Anton Walkes in the 82nd minute – gave the visitors a 2-1 victory.
Yamil Asad scored the club's first goal in the 25th minute, tucking in Tyrone Mears' cross at the back post and touching off a joyous celebration from the capacity crowd at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Atlanta still seemed poised to take all three until Daniel Royer equalized in the 76th, heading home a corner from Sacha Kljestan – and six minutes later, the ball deflected off Walkes and in.
Goals
25' - ATL - Yamil Asad
76' - NY - Daniel Royer
82 - NY - Anton Walkes (OG)
