Photos: Atlanta United defeats Columbus

Sports

Photos: Atlanta United defeats Columbus

Atlanta United defeated Columbus, 2-1, on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Jamal Thiaré shoots on goal during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Stian Gregersen kicks the ball during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Jamal Thiaré attempts to control the ball during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Brad Guzan is unable to stop a goal in the first half of the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Jamal Thiaré passes during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Saba Lobzhanidze dribbles the ball during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Brooks Lennon passes the ball during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Ajani "Jay" Fortune competes for possession during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Saba Lobjanidze attempts to keep the ball in play during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Stian Gregersen fends off opposition during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Ronald Hernández takes a shot on goal during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The golden spike is brought down to the field during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

1/12

Credit: Jamie Spaar

Jamal Thiaré shoots on goal during the Atlanta United game against Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on July 20, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today's Gallery Headlines

Georgia Tech BYU Football

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech battles BYU in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Jimmy Carter ‘forever’ stamp

PHOTOS: 2025 AJC Photos of the Year

Coca-Cola first ad

PHOTOS: Coca-Cola ads over time

Alonzo Herndon

PHOTOS: Philanthropists leave mark on Atlanta

More Galleries

gainesville, thomas county central

PHOTOS: Thomas County Central pummels Gainesville for 5A state title

jefferson, sandy creek

PHOTOS: Sandy Creek defeats Jefferson for Class 3A championship

Savannah Christmas Train Villages

PHOTOS: Savannah Christmas model train garden began under the tree

aajc 121725 class 3a-a private

PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title