Photos: Atlanta United defeats Miami

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Photos: Atlanta United defeats Miami

AJC photos from Atlanta United vs. Miami match on Sept. 16, 2023. Atlanta United won 5-2.

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) reacts after scoring his team’s fourth goal against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Xande Silva (16) battles against Inter Miami defenders during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) leaves behind Inter Miami defender Christopher McVey (4) during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Edwin Mosquera dribles between Inter Miami defenders during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United coach Gonzalo Pineda gives directions during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Former Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez entered the field during the second half. The crowd gave him an ovation, but his team lost 5-2 against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Former Atlanta United coach and now Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tara” Martino argues a call during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta. Argentinian star Lionel Messi did not make the trip to Atlanta, Miami lost 5-2.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) responds to the ovation from the crowd as he is being replaced during the second against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, Miguel Martinez /
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff (28) celebrates with the crowd after scoring his team’s fifth goal against Inter Miami during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Former Atlanta United coach and now Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tara” Martino leaves the field after his team suffered a defeat 5-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta. Argentinian star Lionel Messi did not make the trip to Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans celebrate after the team beat Inter Miami 5-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta. Argentinian star Lionel Messi did not make the trip to Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Xande Silva (16) reacts on a foul that the referee didn’t call at the box during the second half against the Inter Miami of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon (11) reacts after scoring his team’s third goal against Inter Miami during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 5-2.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba (8) celebrates with United forward Xander Silva (16) after scoring on Miami’s own goal against Inter Miami during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba (8) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal against Inter Miami during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Sebastian Callejas and Jenny Martinez from Atlanta, pose with Samuel Callejas (6) in front of the Atlanta United shield at the Home Depot Backyard.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Christopher Reyes from Atlanta shows his king outfit outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He came with his family to celebrate his 7th birthday during the Atlanta United against Inter Miami game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta.

Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Almicar and Anita Marti pose with their daughters Alexandra and Alison Marti, who came from Alabama hoping to see Argentinian star Lionel Messi.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Elias Jimenez and Marina Perez, from Alabama, wearing Miami jerseys and an Argentinian flag, pose with a 360 camera at the Home Depot Backyard.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank speaks during a press conference unveiling the U.S. Soccer National Training Center at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) reacts after scoring his team’s fourth goal against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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