Gabriel Pirani scores late as D.C. United ties Atlanta United

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Gabriel Pirani scored in the 80th minute, and D.C. salvaged a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United to avoid a disastrous result for their playoff hopes.

Mateusz Klich contributed his team-leading ninth assist for D.C. (9-12-9, 36 points) on Pirani's first MLS goal since his arrival on loan from Santos during the secondary transfer window.

The result was D.C.'s third consecutive