VAR Call in MLS: St. Louis City vs. Atlanta United Match Results in Goal Disallowance

St. Louis City forward Indiana Vassilev and Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan were involved in a heated debate over a foul called by referee Filip Dujic that ultimately resulted in a St. Louis City goal being disallowed. In the first half of St. Louis’ home match against Atlanta United, VAR review determined that there was no offside but a foul had occurred in the buildup to the goal, leading to its cancellation.

The decision to disallow the goal came after a thorough review that considered both offsides and the foul in question. The incident highlights the implementation of new VAR rules in MLS, including in-stadium announcements by the center referee to explain the decisions made through VAR reviews. This change aims to provide clarity to both fans in the stadium and those watching from home by allowing them to understand the rationale behind crucial decisions that impact the game’s outcome.

Despite the setback of the disallowed goal, St. Louis City managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. Indiana Vassilev, instrumental in the disallowed goal, later scored for St. Louis in the 50th minute. Atlanta United later equalized through striker Daniel Ríos, leading to a shared result between the two teams