Muyumba, Jacob earn MLS Team of Matchday honors

Atlanta's 2-1 win was its second straight.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

With those screamers from last night you already knew 😮‍💨 Tristan & Tomás stay on fire and earn @mls Team of the Ma Via @ATLUTD on X

What happened: Tomás Jacob scored in the 37th minute before Tristan Muyumba struck in the 78th to beat Minnesota 2-1. Muyumba made the starting XI, while Jacob earned a bench selection.

Why it matters: The result gave Atlanta consecutive wins for the first time in its current run. Another victory would extend the streak to three matches.

By the numbers: Muyumba has scored in three straight matches, becoming the ninth Atlanta player to do so. Jacob's goal was his second of the 2026 MLS season.

What to watch: Atlanta hosts Sporting Kansas City on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.

Sources

@ATLUTD 2026-08-21T06:47:30.616923+00:00

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