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MLS·September 20, 2026 12:27 AM ET

Atlanta United sends on Cooper Sanchez for Galoppo in 65th minute

The switch came with Atlanta protecting a 1-0 lead.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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65’ | #ATLUTD Substitution 🔄 ➡️ Cooper Sanchez ⬅️ Giuliano Galoppo #PDXvATL 0-1 #WeAreTheA https://t.co/DxuZaDbR09

What happened: Giuliano Galoppo exited with about 25 minutes left in PDXvATL as Cooper Sanchez took over. Atlanta United still had one substitution window available after the change.

Why it matters: The move gave Atlanta fresh legs for the closing stretch of a one-goal road match. It also handed Sanchez, who drew a U.S. Under-19 call-up in July, a late road-game role with the result still live.

By the numbers: 65: Minute of the substitution. 1-0: Atlanta United's lead at the time. 3: Subs still available in the final window, according to social context.

What to watch: Watch whether Atlanta uses its last window to close out the result or chase insurance. Sanchez's minutes from here will show how the staff wants to manage the final stretch.

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