Photos: Atlanta United wins thriller over San Jose

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Photos: Atlanta United wins thriller over San Jose

Atlanta United opened its 2023 MLS season with a victory Saturday, Feb. 25 over San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta United wins 2-1 against San Jose during their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) and teammates celebrate with the supporters section after Atlanta United won 2-1 against San Jose during their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Celebration: Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (facing right), defender Miles Robinson (facing middle) and others celebrate after Almada scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time against San Jose during their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 2-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United attackers Miguel Berry (19) and Jackson Conway (36) celebrate their 2-1 win against San Jose during their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 2-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans celebrate with a smoke bomb after Atlanta United won 2-1 against San Jose during their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 2-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) reacts as time expires as they win against San Jose during their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 2-1. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Oh no!: Atlanta United forward Luiz Araujo reacts after missing a penalty kick during the first half of the 2023 MLS opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Here's a look at Luiz Araujo's penalty kick during the first half of the 2023 MLS opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Atlanta United forward Luiz Araujo (left) is consoled by teammate Thiago Almada (23) after Araujo missed a penalty kick during the first half of the 2023 MLS opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (12) heads the ball against San Jose defender Rodrigues (26) during the first half of their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Franco Ibarra (14, left) and San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) fights for possession of the ball during the first half of their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

San Jose and Atlanta United players enter the pitch before the MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta.

The match between Atlanta United and San Jose begins during the MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta.

Atlanta United huddles before its MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta.

The U.S. national anthem is played before Atlanta United’s MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A Tifo in honor of Anton Walkes is shown in front of the supporters section before Atlanta United’s MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The U.S. national anthem is played before Atlanta United’s MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson greets fans before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United players arrive as they greet fans before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan greets fans as the team arrives before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United players sign the golden spike before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda greets fans as the team arrives before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada arrives before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United President and CEO Garth Lagerwey walks with the team as they arrive before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans greet players as they arrive before their MLS season opener against San Jose at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United wins 2-1 against San Jose during their MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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