Photos: Atlanta United routs Portland

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Photos: Atlanta United routs Portland

AJC photos from the Atlanta United vs. Portland match on March 18, 2023. Atlanta United won 5-1.

Atlanta United's Thiago Almada (23) is lifted by Andrew Gutman after scoring during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday. Atlanta United won 5-1 over the Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's defender Caleb Wiley (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) celebrates with midfielder Amar Sejdic (13) after scoring during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) blocks a shot during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Thiago Almada (23) makes a shot on goal during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Derrick Etienne (left) and Portland Timbers' defender Pablo Bonilla collide on a header during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Portland Timbers' forward Tega Ikoba (17) heads the ball to score during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Thiago Almada (center) works with the ball during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Portland Timbers' defender Larrys Mabiala (33) reacts after no call from officials during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Luiz Araujo (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Luiz Araujo (10) celebrates after scoring during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer for their team during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Thiago Almada (23) works with the ball during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) celebrates after scoring during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) celebrates after scoring during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-1 over Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's defender Andrew Gutman (left) and Portland Timbers' defender Juan David Mosquera (29) collide on a header during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's defender Caleb Wiley (26) makes a shot on goal during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's defender Caleb Wiley (26) celebrates after scoring during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Tyree Simmons, professionally known as DJ Drama, hammers the gold spike to start the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda (left) and Portland Timbers manager Giovanni Savarese shake hands before the start. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's goalkeeper Brad Guzan grabs a ball over Portland Timbers' forward Nathan Fogaça (99) during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Portland Timbers' forward Nathan Fogaça (left) and Atlanta United's midfielder Franco Ibarra battle for the ball during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Franco Ibarra (14) fights with Portland Timbers' midfielder Diego Chara (left) and midfielder Eryk Williamson (19) during the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's defender Caleb Wiley (26) makes a shot on goal during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's defender Caleb Wiley (26) celebrates with midfielder Thiago Almada after scoring. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer after defender Caleb Wiley scored
during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United's Thiago Almada (23) is lifted by Andrew Gutman after scoring during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday. Atlanta United won 5-1 over the Portland Timbers. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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