MLS : Atlanta United defeats LA Galaxy 4-0
UNITED STATES, Sep. 20, 2017 (AMP) — MLS: After their 3-3 draw against Orlando City on September 16, Five Stripes returned to winning ways with a 4-0 victory over LA Galaxy this Wednesday.
Asad Yamil scored dual goals
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Martinez Josef ('13), Asad Yamil ('17, '21) and Almiron Miguel ('43).
Atlanta United FC climbed to fourth place with 46 points from 28 games, 2 points behind Chicago Fire SC.
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto FC | 30 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 66 | 31 | 35 | 62 |
| 2 | New York City | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 50 | 37 | 13 | 51 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 52 | 37 | 15 | 48 |
| 4 | Atlanta United | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 35 | 26 | 46 |
| 5 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 45 | 39 | 6 | 45 |
| 6 | Sporting Kansas City | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 44 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders FC | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 50 | 47 | 3 | 44 |
| 9 | Columbus Crew | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 44 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 41 | 36 | 5 | 42 |
| 11 | Montreal Impact | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 39 |
| 12 | San Jose Earthquakes | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 48 | -16 | 39 |
| 13 | Houston Dynamo | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 39 | 7 | 38 |
| 14 | FC Dallas | 28 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 39 | 38 | 1 | 38 |
| 15 | Real Salt Lake | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 44 | 52 | -8 | 38 |
| 16 | New England | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 45 | 51 | -6 | 35 |
| 17 | Orlando City | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 35 |
| 18 | Philadelphia Union | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 33 |
| 19 | Minnesota United | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 36 | 58 | -22 | 29 |
| 20 | DC United | 29 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 23 | 49 | -26 | 28 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 56 | -20 | 27 |
| 22 | Colorado Rapids | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 26 | 42 | -16 | 26 |
Fixtures and Results : MLS 2017
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Overview
Atlanta United FC
- Position: 4 +5
- Best performance of the season:Atlanta United 7-0 New England (13 Sep.)
- Previous game:Atlanta United 3-3 Orlando City (16 Sep.)
- Next game:Atlanta United - Montreal Impact (24 Sep.)
Los Angeles Galaxy
- Position: 21
- Best performance of the season:LA Galaxy 3-0 Colorado Rapids (2 Sep.)
- Previous game:LA Galaxy 0-4 Toronto FC (16 Sep.)
- Next game:Sporting Kansas City - LA Galaxy (24 Sep.)
Atlanta United
4:0
LA Galaxy
4:0 (4:0)
- 20 September 2017
- Atlanta
Table
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Toronto FC | 62 |
| 2 |  New York City | 51 |
| 3 |  Chicago Fire | 48 |
| 4 | Atlanta United | 46 |
| 5 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 45 |