Milton coach Adam Clack celebrates with the trophy with players from left; Paul Tchio (57), Jordan Davis, Jordan Yates, and Dylan Leonard after their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State...Jason Getz

Class AAAA champions: Blessed Trinity players (from left) Jr Bivens (8), Ryan Davis (6), Steele Chambers (22), and JD Bertrand (16) celebrate with the state championship trophy after their 23-9 win against Cartersville...

Blessed Trinity's Carson Harof (2) kisses the Class AAAA State Championship trophy after their 23-9 win against Cartersville at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL...

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin (center) celebrates with staff and players after their 23-9 win against Cartersville in the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018...

Blessed Trinity students cheer in the fourth quarter of their game against Cartersville in the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won...

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) celebrates with teammates after his 54-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against Cartersville in the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday...

Blessed Trinity quarterback Jake Smith (9) runs for a first down in the fourth quarter against Cartersville during the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta...

Class AAAA title game: Cartersville players (left) and Blessed Trinity players participate in the coin toss with officials before the start of the Class AAAA State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday...

Cartersville quarterback Tee Webb (9) attempts a pass under pressure from Blessed Trinity linebacker JR Bivens (8) in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December...

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) is pushed out of bounds by Cartersville defensive back Marko Dudley (7) after a catch by Davis in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz...

Blessed Trinity defensive back Jake Smith (9) tackles Cartersville running back Marcus Gary (1) on a run in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018...

Blessed Trinity quarterback Jake Smith (9) attempts a pass in the first half against Cartersville of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL...

Blessed Trinity defensive back Ryan Davis (6) deflects a pass intended for Cartersville running back Luke Elliott (23) in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December...

Blessed Trinity full back Ryan Dupont (33) scores a touchdown after a catch from quarterback Jake Smith (not pictured) in the first half against Cartersville of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz...

Cartersville wide receiver Devonte Ross (5) catches a pass against Blessed Trinity defensive back Quinton Reese (17) in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December...

Blessed Trinity running back Steele Chambers (22) is pushed out of bounds by Cartersville defensive back Marko Dudley (7) after a long run by Chambers in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz...

Class A private school champions: Eagle's Landing Christian Academy LB Michael Meneely kisses the championship trophy after ELCA defeated Athens Academy 44-17 Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was the fourth...

Class A private championship: Justin Menard of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy makes a catch as Athens Academy's Barrett McLanahan defends during the third quarter of Wednesday's state title game at Mercedes-Benz...

The Athens Academy lines up for a play against the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy defense during Wednesday's Class A private school championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ELCA eventually won 44-17, its fourth...

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy RB David Wingfield evades the defense of Athens Academy during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta...

Athens Academy LB Len'neth Whitehead (4) takes down Eagle's Landing Christian Academy QB Brayden Rush during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12...

Athens Academy QB Palmer Bush passes against Eagle's Landing Christian Academy during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. (John...

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy LB Deion Fisher, right, intercepts a pass intended for Athens Academy WR Jack Thomas, left, and was deflected by CB Jacob Belin during the final moments of a class A Private high...

Athens Academy QB Jack Thomas (11) reacts as their class A Private high school championship football game against Eagle's Landing Christian Academy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium comes to an end, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018...

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy players from left, Johnathan Youngblood, Brayden Rush, and Kobi Mitchell celebrate with the class A Private high school championship football trophy, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday...

Athens Academy RB Len Whitehead dives for a touchdown as Eagle's Landing Christian Academy LB Michael Meneeley defends during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday...

General view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the Class AA State Championship between Heard County and Rockmart Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Rockmart lines up for an offensive play against Heard County during the Class AA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett (31) dives for extra yards after a run in the first half against Milton during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs against Colquitt County defenders Marcus Anderson (9) and Michael Roberts (57) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton wide receiver Jordan Cox catches a 66-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Yates (not pictured) in the first half against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton wide receiver Holden Shaw (16) makes a move on Colquitt County defensive back Camari Louis (3) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton coach Adam Clack reacts on the sideline in the first half against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County defensive back Jay Ward (4) blocks a field goal attempt by Milton kicker Hayden Hairston (35) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County quarterback Jaycee Harden attempts a pass in the first half against Milton during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett celebrates a 10-yard touchdown run in the first half against Milton during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates attempts a pass in the first half against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs against Colquitt County linebacker Kendrick Neloms (20) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) tries to get out of the tackle by Colquitt County linebacker Marcus Anderson (9) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton running back Josh Edwards (6) celebrates his 11-yard go-ahead touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton students celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County coach Rush Propst reacts during the fourth quarter against Milton in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County quarterback Jaycee Harden (4) is hit hard after a pass attempt by Milton defenders Allen Walker (9, left) and Paul Tchio (57) in the fourth quarter during the Class...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton defensive lineman Paul Tchio (57) reacts after a defensive play in the fourth quarter against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) is stopped by a host of Milton defenders short of a first down on a fourth down conversion giving Milton the ball with minutes left...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton linebacker Jordan Davis (5) celebrates a defensive stop against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton coach Adam Clack celebrates their 14-13 win against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton players celebrate their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates, right, and wide receiver Holden Shaw celebrate their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County defensive back Nyquan Washington reacts after their loss to Milton in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018,...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates, left, and wide receiver Dylan Leonard (2) celebrate their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton coach Adam Clack, center, celebrates with players Joseph Charleston, left, and Paul Tchio after their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship...Jason Getz

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates celebrates their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018,...Jason Getz

Cedar Grove players (from left) William Jenkins (34), Michael Brooks, Jadon Haselwood, and Isaiah Ratcliff (1) celebrate their Class AAA State Championship against Peach County at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday....

Cedar Grove players honor the memory of their teammate Trevon Richardson after they defeated Peach County 14-13 in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta...

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, celebrates with the trophy after they defeated Peach County 14-13 in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta...

Peach County coach Chad Campbell consoles wide receiver Terkel Jefferson (14) after their loss to Cedar Grove in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta....

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) catches the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter against Peach County during the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11,...

Jadon Haselwood reacts after catching the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter against Peach County during the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta...

After Haselwood's TD catch, Cedar Grove kicker Luis Dominguez (30) added the extra point that gave the Saints the 14-13 lead - and the margin of victory for the state championship. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Jadon Haselwood's emotional reaction after his touchdown. The 5-star recruit is a member of the AJC Super 11 team. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

The GHSA Championship logo is shown on the halo board before the Class AAA State Championship between Cedar Grove and Peach County at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special...

Cedar Grove players run onto the field before their game against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove running back Chavon Wright (5) runs against Peach County defenders in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special...

Peach County quarterback Jaydon Gibson (18) eludes pressure from Cedar Grove's Quentin Eagle (54) in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta...

Peach County defensive back Keyshawn Cobb (2) deflects a pass intended for Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday,...

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) is tackled by Peach County Daelan Smith, left, and Sergio Allen (45) after a catch by Haselwood in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz...

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) makes a move on Peach County defensive back Otiserion French on a kickoff return in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday...

Cedar Grove quarterback Austin Smith (4) attempts a pass in the first half against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special...

Cedar Grove's Kendall Boney (7) runs a play in the fourth quarter. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove coach Jermaine Smith reacts during the game against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Cedar Grove won 14-13. (Jason Getz/Special...

December 11, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, celebrates after their 14-13 win against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December...

Class AAAAA championship: Bainbridge's Tim Allison (24) and Bryce Worthy (22) celebrate a recovery of a fumble by Warner Robins during Tuesday's state title game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (John Amis/Special)

Class AAAAA championship: Warner Robins QB Dylan Fromm (6) passes as Bainbridge LB Eric Sanders Jr. defends during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...

Warner Robins RB Deondre Duehart (21) is brought down by Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta....

Bainbridge (LB) Randy Fillingame celebrates bringing down Warner Robins (RB) Jahlen Rutherford during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in...

Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks returns a punt for a touchdown after a Warner Robins punt was deflected off the backside of a player during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11,...

Warner Robins' Marcayll Jones is upended by Bainbridge DE Tahari Tate during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Bainbridge players and fans celebrate their first touchdown of the day against Warner Robins during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta...

Bainbridge's Tim Allison (24) and Bryce Worthy (22) celebrate a recovery of a fumble by Warner Robins' Dylan Fromm (6) during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...

Bainbridge QB Quayde Hawkins scores a touchdown during the third overtime as Warner Robins CB Ke'Shawn Duvall (21) and CB Jatavious Bryanttheir, right, defend in a class 5A high school championship football game...John Amis

Bainbridge players and coaches celebrate after Warner Robins is unable to score in the third overtime, thus winning their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz...John Amis

Warner Robins RB Jahlen Rutherford is consoled after losing their class 5A high school championship football game to Bainbridge, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Bainbridge won 47-41...John Amis

Bainbridge's Bowen Dodson lifts the trophy as from left, Roman Harrison, Jacob McLaughlin, and Randy Fillingame look on after their class 5A high school championship football game against Warner Robins, Tuesday...John Amis

Warner Robins player Jahlen Rutherford lys dejected after their class 5A high school championship football game against Bainbridge, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Bainbridge won 47-41...John Amis

Clinch County coach Jim Dickerson, center, celebrates with linebacker Trezmen Marshall (7) and wide receiver Michael Cleveland (5) after they defeated Irwin County 27-20 in the Class A public championship at Mercedes-Benz...Jason Getz

Clinch County linebacker Trezmen Marshall (7) celebrates after Clinch County defeated Irwin County 27-20 in the Class A public championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON...Jason Getz

Atlanta United fans swarm the team's bus as it arrives at its final stop - Mercedes-Benz Stadium - during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans pack the parade route through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans crowd the parade route for the MLS championship Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta. The parade began at Baker and Peachtree streets and ended with a rally at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

The MLS Cup trophy arrives at the championship rally Monday Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Thousands of fans line streets of downtown Atlanta as the team paraded their trophy.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

A member of Atlanta United's entourage asks fans for beer before the start of the victory rally from atop one of the double-decker buses carrying the MLS champions Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during a parade through...Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

Pyrotechnics are set off as the MLS Cup arrives at the Home Depot Backyard for the conclusion of the Atlanta United's championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018, in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans snap photos of players as the MLS Cup victory parade passes by Baker Street Monday, Dec 10, 2018, in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino hammers the Golden Spike during the MLS championship rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Members of Atlanta United are greeted by fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, for the final stop of the championship parade through Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

A couple takes a selfie (bottom) after confetti is fired into the air during the Atlanta United celebration of their MLS Cup Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Matthew Grines rolls around in confetti during the Atlanta United victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans are showered in confetti at the team championship celebration Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

Members of the Atlanta United acknowledge the crowds during the team's championship celebration parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans during the championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United's manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino hoists the MLS Cup trophy for fans to take in during the championship victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba holds up the MLS Cup as Atlanta United celebrates during a victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Atlanta United manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino reacts after hammering the Golden Spike during the MLS championship rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Atlanta United players celebrate as their bus approaches Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the victory rally, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players acknowledge fans during the victory rally for the MLS Cup Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

The golden spike and an oversized rendition of the MLS Cup is paraded along Marietta Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during the Atlanta United's championship parade in downtown Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

A group of fans pop red and black smoke cans along the route the Atlanta United championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans line the streets of downtown Atlanta as team members make their way through downtown Atlanta aboard double-decker buses during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec 10, 2018.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans line up to purchase championship gear before the start of the Atlanta United victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

Fans lead the Atlanta United MLS championship parade down Baker Street in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

A replica of the MLS Cup trophy is paraded through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during the MLS championship celebration.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

A contingent of Atlanta United fans walks ahead of the team bus during the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (center) congratulates members of the Atlanta United team during the victory rally for the MLS championship Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Alyssa Pointer/apointer@ajc.com

The Atlanta United MLS Cup victory celebration parade makes its way down Peachtree Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

An oversized replica of the MLS Cup trophy is paraded through the streets of Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during Atlanta United's championship celebration.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans during the championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United team owner Arthur Blank, and his wife, Angie, toss souvenir soccer balls to fans along the championship parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

The Atlanta United MLS Cup championship parade makes its way down Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta Police mounted patrols lead the MLS Cup championship parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta United president Darren Eales waves to the crowds of cheering fans along the championship parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms smiles for the crowd gathered for the Atlanta United championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta United president Darren Eales and his family take in the crowd at the MLS Cup championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Pete Fisher, who calls himself Santa United, joins the crowd at the MLS championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team and MLS Cup follows cheering fans down the parade route Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, through downtown Atlanta.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

A double decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans down Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans along the parade route cheer as the MLS championship caravan makes its way through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

A double-decker bus carrying the Atlanta United team members and the MLS Cup follows cheering fans during the championship parade Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker Street in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during MLS Cup championship parade.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker Street in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, during the MLS Cup championship parade.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker and Peachtree streets Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta during the MLS Cup championship parade.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker and Peachtree streets Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta during the MLS Cup championship parade.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United players celebrate during a victory rally Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, for winning the MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Jason Getz/For the AJC

Atlanta United fans crowd Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta during the MLS Cup championship parade.Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank and his wife, Angie, toss souvenir soccer balls to the parade crowd lining Baker Street Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Atlanta.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans along the parade route cheer as the MLS championship caravan makes its way through downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans start gathering Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in downtown Atlanta for the team's victory parade following their MLS Cup win. The team's parade route stretches from Peachtree Street and Baker Street...John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans gather for the MLS Cup championship victory parade in downtown Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. It is the city's first victory parade since the Braves World Series title celebration in 1995.John Spink/jspink@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans begin to arrive at the Home Depot Backyard for a pep rally and celebration of the MLS Championship win. Alyssa Pointer/AJC

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown in front of Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers scores a touchdown in front of Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass over Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers evades a diving Jack Crawford #95 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass to Mohamed Sanu #12 during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs against Josh Jackson #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass in front of Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talks with head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass intended for Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons stiff arms Josh Jones #27 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Bashaud Breeland #26 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons and Isaiah Oliver #20 during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers slides in front of Jack Crawford #95 of the Atlanta Falcons and Bruce Irvin #52 during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Kyler Fackrell #51 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Lucas Patrick #62 of the Green Bay Packers fights with members of the Atlanta Falcons defense during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to get away from Takkarist McKinley #98 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo...Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty...Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez leaps in the air and Miguel Almiron charges the field celebrating winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank gets soaked with beers as players celebrate in their locker room after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during the MLS championship on Saturday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank gets soaked with beers as players celebrate in their locker room after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during the MLS championship on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) scores United's first goal, defended by Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1). The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) scores United's first goal, defended by Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1). The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) scores United's first goal, defended by Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1). The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United midfielder Eric Remedi (11) and Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara (21) battle for the ball during the first half of play. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) saves a United shot as Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) closes in. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) congratulates Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) after he scored a goal in the first half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United team mates congratulate Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) after he scored a goal in the first half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) congratulates Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) after he scored a goal in the first half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) "smoked the goalie" after he scored a goal in the first half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) battles Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana (4) in first half action. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) battles through Portland defenders in the first half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) and Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (18) celebrate the team's second goal, scored in the second half. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COMCurtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United team members celebrate the team's second goal, scored in the second half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) goes high in scoring the teams second goal in the second half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) goes high in scoring the teams second goal in the second half. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Atlanta coach Gerardo Martino on the sidelines. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Arthur Blank raises the MLS Cup with Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) after the victory. The Atlanta United soccer team defeated the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Atlanta United celebrates winning the MLS Cup 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United Miguel Almiron kisses the MLS CUP after a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Confetti fills the air as Atlanta United team owner Arthur Blank hoists the MLS CUP after a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Confetti flys as Atlanta United celebrates winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) kisses the MLS cup after United's victory. The Atlanta United soccer team defeated the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Team owner Arthur Blank (right) leads the cheering as the Atlanta United celebrate winning the MLS Cup. The Atlanta United soccer team defeated the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United team captain Michael Parkhurst presents owner Arthur Blank the MLS CUP after a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates with the MLS CUP after a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United celebrates winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United Miguel Almiron celebrates with the MLS CUP after a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United Coach Gerardo Martino celebrates on the field after the victory. The Atlanta United soccer team defeated the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates with his family after the team won MLS championship over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates with his family after the team won MLS championship over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) signs autographs as fans hold Atlanta Journal-Constitution stadium edition after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during MLS championship...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez leaps in the air and Miguel Almiron charges the field celebrating winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United players celebrate in their locker room after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during the MLS championship on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino gets soaked with beers as players celebrate in their locker room after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during the MLS championship on...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino gets soaked with beers as players celebrate in their locker room after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during the MLS championship on...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United players celebrate in their locker room after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during the MLS championship on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala bends over in dejection as Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (left) and midfielder Miguel Almiron charge the field to celebrate winning the MLS CUP...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara (21) received a yellow card warning for this collision with Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) which brought Almiron to the ground. The Atlanta...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara (21) received a yellow card warning for this collision with Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10). The Atlanta United soccer team defeated the...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) punches the ball off during in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) and Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) go head to head during play. The Atlanta United soccer team defeated the Portland Timbers for...Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (from left) bends over in dejection as Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez and midfielder Miguel Almiron charge the field to celebrate winning the...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana (4) and Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) battle near the sidelines as Atlanta coach Gerardo Martino looks on. The Atlanta United soccer team...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (left) and midfielder Miguel Almiron charge the field to celebrate winning the MLS CUP 2-0 on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (left) and midfielder Miguel Almiron charge the field to celebrate winning the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocks a shot on goal by the Portland Timbers on the way to winning the MLS CUP 2-0 on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United fans hold the Atlanta Journal-Constitution stadium edition after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during MLS championship on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

12/8/18 - Atlanta - The pregame activities begin. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

An Atlanta United fan wants Alabama while celebrating his team winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United team owner Arthur Blank (lower right) kicks off the pregame ceremonies. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Roman Sosa waves a red flair around in the Gultch before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta GA. STEVE SCHAEFER /...Steve Schaefer

Tailgaters fill the Gulch before the start of the MLS championship game between Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJCSteve Schaefer

Fans try and stay warm around a fire while tailgating in the Gultch before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta GA...Steve Schaefer

Russ Hicks fixes his Atlanta United FC flag while tailgating in the Gultch before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta...Steve Schaefer

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Pregame ceremonies begin. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COMHYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans line up to get in before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) acknowledges the crowd during warm ups. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Fans cheer on their team during warmups. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Play begins for the MLS Cup. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Fans celebrate United's first half goal. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans celebrate winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Kennesaw State quarterback Daniel David (2) throws on the run during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State running back Shaquil Terry (9) runs the ball during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - South Dakota State linebacker Eric Kleinschmit (31) jumps into the air after intercepting a Kennesaw State pass during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State linebackers coach P.J. Volker leads drills during practice before the start of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A young Kennesaw State fan cheers during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong, Jr. (20) runs the ball during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A young Kennesaw State fan cheers during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) runs the ball during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks (3) looks on during practice before the start of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A Kennesaw State cheerleader looks on in the rain during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - South Dakota State wide receiver Cade Johnson (15) catches a kick return during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A Kennesaw State fan yells during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga.,...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Two Kennesaw State fans look on from the bleachers during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - South Dakota State safety Makiah Slade (6) and defensive tackle Xavier Ward (91) hit Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

s12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State quarterback Daniel David (2) drops back to pass during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong, Jr. (20) celebrates after running the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A fan pulls her glove off during the first half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga., on...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A Kennesaw State fan screams during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State quarterback Daniel David (2) rears back for a pass during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State wide receiver Xavier Harper (16) celebrates teammate Jake McKenzie's (4) touchdown catch during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State running back Isaac Foster (12) runs the ball after a big catch as South Dakota State safety Larenzo Williams (37) pulls him down during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A Kennesaw State fan cheers after a big play during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State wide receiver Justin Sumpter (15) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - A Kennesaw State fan holds up a "defense" sign during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank Stadium...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - South Dakota State running back Mikey Daniel (26) is brought down by Kennesaw State linebacker Chance Bates (49) during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State wide receiver Justin Sumpter (15) is unable to bring in a pass during the second half of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State running back Tanner Jones (47) leaves the field after the end of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth Third Bank...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

12-8-18 - Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw State head coach Brian Bohannon speaks to members of the media after the end of an FCS quarterfinal college football game between Kennesaw State and South Dakota State at Fifth...Casey Sykes/Casey Sykes

Geoff Collins was named Georgia Tech’s next football coach at a press conference on Friday December 7th, 2018. He will follow long-time coach Paul Johnson, who is stepping down at th end of the season. (Photo by...PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Geoff Collins (right) was named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Athletic Director Todd Stansbury (left) poses with Geoff Collins who was named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Geoff Collins was named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Geoff Collins (right) was named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Geoff Collins was named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Geoff Collins hugs a friend in the crowd before being named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Geoff Collins (right) was named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Geoff Collins (right) was named Georgia Tech Football Head Coach at a press conference at the institution in Atlanta on Friday December 7th, 2018. (Photo by Phil Skinner)PHIL SKINNER/AJC

Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls points during warmups prior to the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Lincoln Financial Field on September 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Collns was named...Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls looks on in the second quarter of a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. The Irish won 49-16....Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls disagrees with referees during the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty...Will Newton/Getty Images

(L-R) Vince Sinagra restrains head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Lincoln Financial Field on October 20, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo...Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls looks on while his team warms up prior to the game against the Houston Cougars at Lincoln Financial Field on September 30, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by...Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls looks on prior to the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Lincoln Financial Field on September 9, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 14: Dan Archibong #95 and Michael Dogbe #98 of the Temple Owls line up against each other as head coach Geoff Collins blows the whistle prior to the game against the Connecticut Huskies...Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls looks on against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half at Nippert Stadium on November 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by...Michael Reaves/Getty Images

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls looks on during warm ups before the start of the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl against the Fiu Golden Panthers on December 21, 2017...Brian Blanco/Getty Images

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls celebrates with offensive lineman Cole Boozer #79 following their 28-3 win over the Fiu Golden Panthers at the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla...Brian Blanco/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls yells out to his team prior to the game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Lincoln Financial Field on September 20, 2018 in Philadelphia...Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

ANNAPOLIS, MD - OCTOBER 13: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls looks on against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo...Will Newton/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls reacts during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo...Tim Warner/Getty Images

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2016, file photo, Geoff Collins speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Philadelphia, where he was introduced as Temple's new head football coach. Collins, former Florida...Ed Hille/AP

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Temple Owls celebrates with defensive lineman Jacob Martin #9 following their 28-3 win over the Fiu Golden Panthers at the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla...Brian Blanco/Getty Images

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez, center, stands next to Lino DiCuollo, MLS SVP of Player Relations & Competition, left, and Arthur Blank, Atlanta United Owner, as he receives the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez reacts with Arthur Blank, Atlanta United Owner, after receiving the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December 5, 2018...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez reacts after received the MLS MVP with Darren Eales, Atlanta United President, left, at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez talks after he was awarded the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez reacts after receiving the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: The MLS MVP is shown before the presentation to Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (not pictured) at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in Atlanta....Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez talks after he was awarded the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez poses with Arthur Blank, Atlanta United Owner, and his wife Angela, left, after Martinez was awarded the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez poses with members of his family after he was awarded the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in Atlanta...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez poses with members of his family after he was awarded the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in Atlanta...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez, center, poses with Carlos Bocanegra, Atlanta United VP and Technical Director, Darren Eales, Atlanta United President, and Arthur Blank, Atlanta...Jason Getz

December 5, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez, facing, greets Carlos Bocanegra, Atlanta United VP and Technical Director, after Martinez was awarded the MLS MVP at the Arthur M. Blank Family...Jason Getz

Defender Julian Gressel (center) works with the ball as Atlanta United players warm up during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United players warm up on a cool, sunny Tuesday morning as practice continues for Saturday's MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Midfielder Miguel Almiron (left) and forward Josef Martinez warm up during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino keeps an eye on the action during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Midfielders Ezequiel Barco (left) and Miguel Almiron work with the ball during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Defender Jose Hernandez (13) and midfielder Eric Remedi (11) joke around as they warm up during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) and players work on mini soccer during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Defender Greg Garza (4) works with the ball during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Midfielders Darlington Nagbe (left) and Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu (28) smile as they warm up during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Forward Josef Martinez works with the ball during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Defender Franco Escobar works with the ball as players warm up during Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Defender Greg Garza speaks to members of the press prior to Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Midfielder Kevin Kratz (32) speaks to members of the press prior to Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Defender Michael Parkhurst speaks to members of the press prior to Tuesday's practice at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)