Photos: Atlanta United's inaugural MLS game

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Photos: Historic day for Atlanta United

Photos from the first game in franchise history for the Atlanta United FC on Sunday March 5, 2017 at Georgia Tech

Atlanta United's Carlos Carmona can't block a shot by Bradley Wright-Phillips during the second half of Sunday's game.

Members of Atlanta United gather for a team photo before taking on the New York Red Bulls Sunday in the first game in franchise history at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Fans unfurl the Atlanta United tifo to open the action against the N.Y. Red Bulls Sunday.

Andrea Bustamante cheers on Atlanta United Sunday in its first game in franchise history against New York Red Bulls at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Yamil Asad reacts to scoring the first goal in franchise history, which occurred in the first half of Sunday's game against the New York Red Bulls.

Atlanta United players pile on top of Yamil Asad after he scored the team's first goal Sunday.

March 5, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann blocks a shot by Red Bulls' Derrick Etienne Jr.

March 5, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino reacts to a play during Sunday's game.

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino walks off the field after falling Sunday's loss.

Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann goes up high for the defensive stop against the Red Bulls.

Atlanta United's Greg Garza makes a move past N.Y. Red Bulls defender Alex Muyl during the first half of Sunday's game.

Yamil Asad is double teamed by N.Y. Red Bulls' Daniel Royer (left) and Sal Zizzo during the second half.

Atlanta United's Michael Parkhurst reverses the field against N.Y. Red Bulls Bradley Wright-Phillips with a backwards kick during the second half.

Atlanta United fan Mya Todd of Atlanta gets her face painted for the first game in franchise history against the New York Red Bulls Sunday at Georgia Tech.

Atlanta United FC fans John and Yvonne Frantz have their game faces on for the first game in franchise history against the New York Red Bulls at Georgia Tech.

Atlanta United fan Barbara Morningstar dances with MC Leighton outside Bobby Dodd Stadium Sunday.

Atlanta United fan J.G. George of Woodstock arrives for Sunday's game.

Atlanta United fan Cindy Stigall of Acworth gets in the mood for the first game in franchise history.

Atlanta United fan Jorge Alonso roots for his team during the first game in franchise history.

Atlanta United fan Holly Willis supports her team during the first game in franchise history against the New York Red Bulls Sunday.

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Atlanta United's Carlos Carmona can't block a shot by Bradley Wright-Phillips during the second half of Sunday's game.

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