Photos: Atlanta United beats Montreal in opener

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Photos: Atlanta United beats Montreal in opener

Photos from Atlanta United's season-opening match against Montreal on Feb. 22, 2025. Atlanta United won 3-2.

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (70) celebrates with forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (left) after scoring the game-winning goal during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) celebrates with Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (right) after scoring during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (right) celebrates after scoring the game winning shot during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) blocks a shot during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) reacts as he leaves at the end of the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United players celebrate at the end of the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) reacts after getting tackled by CF Montreal midfielder Nathan-Dylan Saliba (right) during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

CF Montreal forward Sunusi Ibrahim (14) deflects a shot against Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (right) takes a selfie with fans after Atlanta United beat CF Montreal during Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (70) makes the game winning shot as CF Montreal defender George Campbell (24) and CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) defense during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (left) makes a shot on goal past CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) reacts after scoring past CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) celebrates after scoring during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (70) makes the game winning shot as CF Montreal defender George Campbell (24) and CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) defense during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath is celebrated by Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (behind) after scoring during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (70) makes the game winning shot as CF Montreal defender George Campbell (24) and CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) defense during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) grabs the ball during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) appeals to a referee after scoring by CF Montreal forward Prince Osei Owusu during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

CF Montreal forward Prince Osei Owusu (right) reacts after scoring as Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (center) reacts during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

CF Montreal defender George Campbell (24) deflects a shot during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) celebrates with Atlanta United midfielder Aleksey Miranchuk (left) after scoring during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (right) celebrates as Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (left) looks on after scoring during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) works with the ball during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila reacts during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) works with the ball during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) heads the ball on goal during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) works with the ball during the first half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila shouts instructions during Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila (center) instructs during Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila (left) stands with coaching staff during Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Actor David Harbour hammers the gold spike to start the game against CF Montreal during Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (70) celebrates with forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (left) after scoring the game-winning goal during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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