The match, held in Atlanta, ended in a 2-1 victory for the visitors. All goals were scored in the second half.
Atlanta took the lead in the 69th minute through a goal from Ajani Fortune. However, the hosts could not hold onto their advantage. LA Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec netted a brace, scoring in the 74th and 79th minutes.
Russian midfielder Alexey Miranchuk started for Atlanta and played the entire match. The former Lokomotiv Moscow player failed to register a goal or assist.
Following this result, Atlanta sits in 13th place in the MLS Eastern Conference table with 10 points. LA Galaxy has accumulated 16 points, placing them eighth in the Western Conference.
In another match on the same day, Portland Timbers routed Sporting Kansas City 6-0. Russian midfielder Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov started for the visitors but was substituted at halftime.