Best photos: Atlanta United's home match against FC Cincinnati

Published Thursday, Aug 31, 2023 03:03 PM

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #10 looks to the sidelines during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
General view of the Atlanta United Mural at OFW Market in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #10 signs the golden spike before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 greets supporters before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
A fan wears the Atlanta Influences Everything shirt before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 greets fans before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 warms up before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 warms up before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 warms up before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
A general view of the honorary captain during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #10, defender Brooks Lennon #11, and forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 wait in the locker room before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 stands during the anthem during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 stands during the anthem during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Supporters cheer and raise their scarf during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta Influences Everything poses for a photo before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
The creator of Atlanta Influences Everything hits the Golden Spike before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
The Starting XI pose for a photo during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 yells to his teammates during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Luis Abram #4 heads the ball during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 runs with the ball during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 defends the net during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera #21 fights for the ball during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
A general view of the stadium and halo board during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera #21 scores a goal during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera #21, midfielder Thiago Almada #10 and defender Brooks Lennon #11 celebrate after scoring a goal during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 celebrates during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera #21and midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 celebrate after scoring a goal during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #10 runs with the ball during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 reacts after defending the net during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta United)
Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University HBCU drumline performs during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze #9 runs with the ball during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 defends the net during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 reacts to a play during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 heads the ball during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 runs with the ball during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 talks with another player after the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 hits the spike of excellence during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta United)