Photos: Atlanta United routs Colorado

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Photos: Atlanta United routs Colorado

AJC photos from the Atlanta United vs. Colorado match on May 17, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-0.

Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff (right) celebrates with forward Giorgos Giakoumakis after he scored the team’s fourth goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-0.
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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) reacts excitedly after scoring the team’s fourth goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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Atlanta United goalkeeper Quentin Westberg (31) dives for a save during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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Atlanta United midfielder Luiz Araújo (center) invites the bench players to celebrate with the team after he scored the second goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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Atlanta United bench players surrounded midfielder Luiz Araújo after he scored the team’s second goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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At the end of the game,United fans celebrate Atlanta United’s victory against the Colorado Rapids.
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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (center) and teammates thank supporters after the game.
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During the second half against Colorado Rapids, Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (left) found himself inside the goal after successfully netting the team's fourth goal.

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Atlanta United midfielder Luiz Araújo (10) kicks the ball between two Colorado Rapids defenders to score the team’s second goal during the second half on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) goes up for a header against a Colorado Rapids defender during the second half on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff (28) celebrates with midfielder Thiago Almada (23) after he scores on a rebound from Almada’s shoot during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-0.

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Atlanta United supporters celebrate the team’s fourth goal from forward Giorgos Giakoumakis during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-0.

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Atlanta United midfielder Luiz Araújo (10) high-fives midfielder Derrick Etienne (18) after he scored the team’s second goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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Atlanta United and Colorado Rapids players step onto the field surrounded by smoke and green light.
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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (center) and teammates thanked the supporters after the game; Atlanta United defeated Colorado Rapids 4-0 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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Atlanta, Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (23) signals to the crowd after scoring on a free kick during the first half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-0.
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Atlanta United players celebrate with Thiago Almada (23) after he scored on a free kick during the first half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (23) takes a free kick.
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Atlanta United midfielder Luiz Araújo (10) dribbles between Colorado Rapids defenders during the first half.

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Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (23) look to pass during the first half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) signs a jersey to Mia Ramos as her dad Raul Ramos records the scene with his cellphone on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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Atlanta United coach Gonzalo Pineda smiles at the fans as the team arrives at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
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As the Atlanta United team arrived at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the team’s midfielder Luiz Araújo (10) was greeted by supporters before the game. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (12) high-fives supporters as the team arrives at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff (right) celebrates with forward Giorgos Giakoumakis after he scored the team’s fourth goal during the second half against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Atlanta United won 4-0. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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