PHOTOS: Atlanta United defeats Cincinnati

Atlanta United

Atlanta United picked up a big win Sunday over Cincinnati.

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) kicks and scores against FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United acknowledges fans after beating FC Cincinnati 3-2 during a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Fans celebrate Atlanta United’s goal late in the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) celebrates his goal against FC Cincinnati’s with Atlanta United defender Matthew Edwards (47) in the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) celebrates his goal against FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) drives the ball towards FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) take a dive during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United players celebrate a goal by midfielder Bartosz Slisz (99) during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (99) kicks a goal against FC Cincinnati during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) maneuvers the ball against FC Cincinnati defender Teenage Hadebe (16) during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) dribble the ball toward FC Cincinnati goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) and FC Cincinnati defender Teenage Hadebe (16) collide as the fight for possession of the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) maneuvers the ball against FC Cincinnati defenders during the first half of a MLS soccer Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) takes possession of the ball abasing FC Cincinnati defenders during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

FC Cincinnati defender Teenage Hadebe (16) head butts a ball as Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) defends during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador (18) heads ball during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defenders attempt to block a goal kick from FC Cincinnati in the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) collides midair with FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson (12) during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Young players salute during the National Anthem prior to the start of Atlanta United’s game against FC Cincinnati Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Fans show support for Atlanta United prior to the start of their game against FC Cincinnati Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) scoops up a ball during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielders Bartosz Slisz (99) and Aleksey Miranchuk (59) defend against FC Cincinnati midfielder Gerardo Valenzuela (22) during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador (18) and defender Matthew Edwards (47) celebrate with midfielder Ajani Fortune (35) after Fortune scores against FC Cincinnati during the first half of a MLS soccer Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Derrick Williams (3) and teammates reacts to Williams’ goal against FC Cincinnati during the first half of a MLS soccer Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

1 / 29

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) kicks and scores against FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today’s Gallery Headlines

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: Hartsfield-Jackson over the years

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internation Airport celebrates 100 years of operation.

35m ago

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

PHOTOS: 2025 MLB All-Star Game ends in swing-off

MLB stars in the American League and the National League showed out at Truist Park on Tuesday night.

PHOTOS: Atlanta rolls out the red carpet for MLB All-Star Game

The All-Star Red Carpet Show was held at The Battery Atlanta on the afternoon before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

PHOTOS: SEC Media Days in Atlanta

The Southeastern Conference's annual media days event is being held this week in Atlanta, with coaches and players from every SEC school meeting with various members of the me...

PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans embrace cowboy culture for Atlanta shows

This Ain't Texas, it's Atlanta. Beyoncé fans put on their spin on cowboy fashion for the music icon's "Cowboy Carter Tour."

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

PHOTOS: 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta

A day before Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, fans turned out at Truist Park for this year's Home Run Derby.

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com

PHOTOS: All-Star Village draws baseball fans in Atlanta

Fans embraced all things baseball as the All-Star Village for opened for All-Star Game activities.

Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: MLB Draft held at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Major League Baseball held its annual amateur draft on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Roxy. With its first-round pick, the Braves selected shortstop Tate Southisene.