Photos: Atlanta United loses Game 1 to Miami in playoffs

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Photos: Atlanta United loses Game 1 to Miami in playoffs

Photos from Atlanta United's match against Miami in the MLS playoffs on Friday, October 25, 2024. Atlanta United lost 2-1.

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) celebrates his goal with his family during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Atlanta United lost 2-1. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) lifts Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) after Alba scored a goal during the second half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) reacts to a call during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against Inter Miami, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, celebrates his goal with forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (6) and Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo (55) kick the ball during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) kicks the ball for a goal during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) gestures after scoring a goal during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) kicks the ball for a goal during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) kicks the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) kicks the ball for a goal during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) and Atlanta United midfielder Ajani Fortune (35) go after the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (6) and Inter Miami midfielder Diego Gómez (20) go for the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (9), center, is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against the Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Luis Su·rez (9), center, is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against the Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) kicks the ball for a goal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against the Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) kicks the ball for a goal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against the Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (9), center, is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against the Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United head coach Robert Valentino encourages his players during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against Inter Miami, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi arrives for match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forwards Luis Suárez, left and Lionel Messi arrive for match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he arrives for match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. watches the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

David Beckham stands before the start of an MLS playoff soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Actor Brendan Hunt watches the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino watches the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen (5) and Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) collide as they run for the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) go after the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender (1) grabs the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) and Atlanta United midfielder Ajani Fortune (35) go after the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United defender Derrick Williams (3) and Inter Miami forward Luis Su·rez (9) fall after kicking the ball during the first half of match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) celebrates his goal with his family during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Atlanta United lost 2-1. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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