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Atlanta United players celebrate after scoring a goal against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta won, 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino makes a plea to his players during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United'd Hector Villalba celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta won, 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) is surrounded by teammates including Carlos Carmona (14) and Anton Walkes (26) after he scored against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba, right, celebrates in front of Orlando City's Kaka after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer match between Orlando City and Atlanta United, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba, right, celebrates in front of Orlando City's Kaka after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Brandon Vazquez, left, and Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) fight for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Anton Walkes moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan gestures to a teammate during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half of an MLS soccer match between Orlando City and Atlanta United, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Michael Parkhurst (3) heads the ball as he gets between Orlando City's Carlos Rivas (11) and Cyle Larin (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball past Orlando City's Luis Gil during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocks a shot during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) makes a move to get around Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP Photo/John Raoux)John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Brandon Vazquez (19) heads the ball away from Orlando City's Jonathan Spector (2) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United won 1-0. (AP...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Jeff Larentowicz (18) gets position for a header in front of Orlando City's Cyle Larin, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Atlanta United...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Hector Villalba (15) celebrates his goal with teammate Miguel Almiron, left, as Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino (23) walks away during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, July 21, 2017...John Raoux/AP

Atlanta United's Yamil Asad (11) and Orlando City's Scott Sutter (21) leap for the ball during action at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

Orlando City's Jose Aja (4) heads the ball beside teammate Jonathan Spector (2) during action against Atlanta United at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando...Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan leaps to make a save during a 1-0 win against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)Stephen M. Dowell/TNS

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) rides on Atlanta United midfielder Yamil Asad's back as he celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Saturday...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino signals to his players in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) celebrates with midfielder Carlos Carmona (14) after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta...John Bazemore/AP

Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) blocks a shot in the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez, center, is mobbed by teammates including Carlos Carmona (14) after scoring a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Saturday, June 17, 2017...John Bazemore/AP

Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) sits on the turf after his team lost 3-1 to Atlanta United in an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) gets past Columbus Crew midfielder Mohammed Abu (8) in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta . Atlanta won 3-1. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino watches during the first half of the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) is challenged by Columbus Crew midfielder Mohammed Abu (8) in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta . Atlanta won 3-1. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United's Leandro Gonzalez (5) and Carlos Carmona (14) battle Columbus Crew defender Jukka Raitala (2) and Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) for the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match...John Bazemore/AP

Columbus Crew forward Justin Meram (9) and Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (18) battle for control of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United midfielder Yamil Asad (11) takes a shot on goal as Columbus Crew midfielder Will Trapp (20) looks on in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) gets the ball past Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) for a goal in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta (AP Photo/John Bazemore)John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez, right, and Columbus Crew midfielder Mohammed Abu, left, battle for control of the ball in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John...John Bazemore/AP

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino signals to his players in the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew Saturday, June 17, 2017, in AtlantaJohn Bazemore/AP

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United Anton Walkes reacts to a call by officials while playing Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium on Wednesday, June 14, 2017...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson collides with Charleston Battery defender Rorrest Lasso in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium on Wednesday, June 14...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron battles Charleston Battery midfielder Tah Brian Anung in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium on Wednesday, June 14...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes goes over the back of Charleston Battery forward Heviel Cordoves for a header in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz gets a header over Charleston Battery midfielder Neveal Hacksaw in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium on Wednesday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Fans cheer the Atlanta United just before the 5th Third Bank Stadium is evacuated for a lightning delay as the Atlanta United prepare to play the Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: The 5th Third Bank Stadium is evacuated for a lightning delay as the Atlanta United prepare to play the Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United fans continue to cheer their team as they march out of the 5th Third Bank Stadium as it is evacuated for a lightning delay while the Atlanta United prepare to play the Charleston...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron prepares to play Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Kennesaw...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann prepares to play the Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Kennesaw...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

June 14, 2017, Kennesaw: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez prepares to play Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round at 5th Third Bank Stadium on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Kennesaw...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann makes a save against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Atlanta United's Greg Garza (4), Miguel Almiron (10) and Yamil Asad celebrate Garza's goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Vancouver Whitecaps' Cristian Techera, right, is upended by Atlanta United's Carlos Carmona during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Atlanta United's Greg Garza, back left, scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper David Ousted during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 3, 2017. (Darryl Dyck/The...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Vancouver Whitecaps' Jordan Harvey, left, and Atlanta United's Tyrone Mears vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 3, 2017. (Darryl Dyck/The...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Vancouver Whitecaps' Kendall Waston celebrates his second goal against Atlanta United during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 3, 2017. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron, center, vies for the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps' Matias Laba, left, and Christian Bolanos during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Vancouver Whitecaps' Kendall Waston, centre right, and Christian Bolanos (7) celebrate Waston's first goal as Atlanta United's Greg Garza (4) walks nearby during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Vancouver Whitecaps' Kendall Waston, right, and Christian Bolanos celebrate Waston's first goal against Atlanta United during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Vancouver Whitecaps' Matias Laba, left, and Atlanta United's Yamil Asad vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 3, 2017. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian...DARRYL DYCK/AP

Atlanta United players celebrate with Hector Villalba of the second goal Sunday against New York City FC. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Miguel Almiron received two golden spikes from the Atlanta United supporters group as the best player of the game. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Miguel Almiron got a standing ovation as he walks off the field. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Miguel Almiron of Atlanta United scored the first goal during the first half against New York City FC Sunday. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Hector Villalba battles for the ball against a New York City defender. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Hector 'Tito' Villalba shoots for the second goal for Atlanta United. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Atlanta United's goalkeeper makes an impressive save Sunday. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

New York City's Alexander Ring show frustation and got a yellow card for the foul against Miguel Almiron. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

An Atlanta United fan holds a scarf as he watches the match. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Atlanta United battles New York City FC Sunday. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

John and Yvonne Frants from Garland, Ga, show their support with their faces painted withAtlanta United colors. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Supporters for Atlanta United chant outside Bobby Dodd Stadium. Miguel Martinez/Mundo HispanicoMIguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Atlanta United players make a wall as Seattle Sounders forward Nicolas Lodeiro (right) takes a free kick in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren/AP

Seattle Sounders midfielder Henry Wingo (left) watches his pass under pressure from Atlanta United defender Tyrone Mears in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Seattle. The match...Ted S. Warren/AP

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei (upper left) position to stop a shot by Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) as Almiron leaps over Sounders' Osvaldo Alonso in the second half of an MLS soccer match...Ted S. Warren/AP

Seattle Sounders forward Clint Dempsey (left) moves the ball ahead of Atlanta United midfielder Chris McCann in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Seattle. The match ended in a 0-0...Ted S. Warren/AP

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (left) gets a shot on goal off under pressure from Seattle Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (right) in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, March 31, 2017, in...Ted S. Warren/AP

Seattle Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (center) passes under pressure from Atlanta United forward Yamil Asad (top) and midfielder Jeff Larentowicz (right) in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, March...Ted S. Warren/AP

Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer (left) talks with Atlanta United head coach Geraldo Martino before an MLS soccer match, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Seattle.Ted S. Warren/AP

Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan (right) pressures Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (left) in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren/AP

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (right) and Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (5) leap for a header in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Seattle.Ted S. Warren/AP

Atlanta United has brought soccer back into the spotlight. But Atlanta was pretty passionate about another team long ago too. The Chiefs played from 1967 to 1972 before being sold and renamed the Atlanta Apollos...AJC file photo

Atlanta Chiefs rookie of the year Kaiser Motaung (left) gets off a shot against the Cleveland Stokers in 1968.AJC file photo

The 1968 Atlanta Chiefs: (From front to back) Vic Crowe, Freddie Mwila, Gordon Ferry, Brian Hughes, Ray Bloomfield, Emment Kapengwe, Ron Newman, John Cocking, Graham Newton, Vic Rouse and Peter McParland. (Editor’s...Noel Davis / AJC/Noel Davis / AJC

Referee Art Wachter (right) shakes his finger in Atlanta coach Phil Woosnam's face as the 1967 match between St. Louis and the Chiefs got out of hand. Three Atlanta players were ejected and 29 fouls were called...Charles R. Pugh, Jr. / AJC

Chiefs and Santos players and coaches pose for a photo before a match in 1968. Shown are (left to right): Vic Crowe (Chiefs), Pele (Santos), Phil Woosnam (Chiefs), Antoninho (Santos).AJC file photo

The Chiefs (dark jerseys) battle the Toronto Metros in Atlanta Stadium in 1972.

Atlanta Chiefs players go through some exercises at Emory in 1967. At left, Brian Hughes and Ron Newman, Manfred Kammerer and Sven Lindberg look like dancing partners. In the center photo, Newman uses his foot to...AJC file photos

An Atlanta Chiefs player (dark jersey) is fouled by the Toronto Metros in 1972 at Atlanta Stadium.AJC file photo

Judging by the sweat, the Chiefs worked hard in practice in 1969. Shown are (left to right): Boy-Boy Motaung, Nick Papadakis, Everald Cummings, Freddie Mwila, Emment Kapengwe, Graham Newton and Mike Ash. AJC file photo.

Atlanta Chiefs players surround a member of the Toronto Metros in 1972.

Atlanta's Paul Child attacks in 1972. Billy Downs / AJCBilly Downs / AJC

Soccer great Pele was in Atlanta for a match against the Atlanta Chiefs in 1968.AJC file photo

Bruno Lesniak of the Chicago Mustangs attempts to stop a Chiefs free kick in 1968.AJC file photo.

A Chiefs player (right) is challenged for the ball.AJC file photo

The Chiefs (dark jerseys) look to regain control of the ball in 1972.

This is Atlanta Chiefs coach Phil Woosnam in 1967.AJC file photo.

Atlanta Chiefs’ Stuart Lilley (6) avoids a fallen teammate in a photo from the 1980s.AJC file photo

Webster Lichaba (left) of the Chiefs and Nino Zec compete in a 1981 match.AJC file photo

The Chiefs' David Byrne goes low against Wes McLeod during a match in 1980.

Chiefs' Bruce Savage clears the ball in front of the goal against the Rowdies in 1981.AJC file photo

The Atlanta Chiefs' Paul Child scores his 100th career goal and celebrates in 1981. Louie Favorite / AJCLouie Favorite / AJC

The Chiefs drew a nice crowd for this late-season game at DeKalb Memorial Stadium in 1981. / Billy Downs/ AJCBilly Downs/ AJC

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (right) celebrates his second of two goals against the Chicago Fire for a 4-0 victory in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. ...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez hangs on the Chicago Fire goal after just missing a score during the second half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Martinez scored two goals during...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Josef Martinez watches the ball going towards the goal to score the fourth goal.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez scores his first of two goals past Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jorge Bava for a 2-0 lead during the second half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (right) celebrates his first of two goals against the Chicago Fire on the way to a 4-0 victory in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel is swarmed by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Fire for a 1-0 lead during the first half of their MLS game on Saturday, March...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates his second of two goals against the Chicago Fire for a 4-0 victory in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United forward Hector 'Tito' Villaba' reacts after he scored the third goal.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United fans fill a sold out Bobby Dodd Stadium for their game against the Chicago Fire on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel scores a goal past Chicago Fire defender Brandon Vincent for a 1-0 lead during the first half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (right) celebrates his second of two goals against the Chicago Fire for a 4-0 victory in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. ...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire for a 4-0 victory in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel reacts to scoring a goal against the Chicago Fire for a 1-0 lead during the first half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Fans from four fan clubs cheer as they arrive at Bobby Dodd Stadium for Saturday’s Atlanta United match against Chicago. Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United foward Josef Martinez works the ball pass three Chicago Fire defenders during the first half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Martinez scored two...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United fans catch an out of bounds ball during the game against the Chicago Fire in the first half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Yamil Asad works the ball past Chicago Fire defender David Accam during the first half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

MARCH 18, 2017 Atlanta, Atlanta United Coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino greets Miguel Almiron after he was replaced for a sub player.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Rapper Rich Homie Quan hammers the golden spike to open the Atlanta United game against the Chicago Fire during their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: A sold out crow of Atlanta United fans hang flags and banners while cheering on their team to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire during the first half of their MLS game on Saturday, March...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates with fans after scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire for a 4-0 victory in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. ...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Chicago Fire forward David Accam turns the ball over on a double team by Atlanta United defenders Carlos Carmona (left) and Julian Gressel during the second half of their MLS game on Saturday...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United defender Carlos Carmona steals from the Chicago Fire during the second half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.comccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Atlanta United fans greet the team as it arrived at Bobby Dddd Stadium for the second home game of the season against the Chicago Fire.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (right) celebrates a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire with Miguel Almiron in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba celebrates his goal for a 3-0 lead over the Chicago Fire during the second half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba and the fans celebrate his goal for a 3-0 lead over the Chicago Fire during the second half of their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

March 18, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino gives the thumbs up during a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in their MLS game on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Sujay Perramany cheers the arrival of the Atlanta United team at Bobby Dodd Stadium.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Jorge Alonso, from Terminus Legion fan club, chants as a dozens of Atlanta United fans make their way to Bobby Dodd Stadium.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Atlanta United fans take photos of the giant shield outside of Bobby Dodd Stadium.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

An Atlanta United fan gets arrested, according the police because he throw a smoke ball with the fans.Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Members of Atlanta United FC celebrate a goal by Jacob Peterson during the second half of Sunday's 6-1 victory over Minnesota United FC in the snow of Minneapolis.Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Hector Villalba of Atlanta United FC controls the ball against Jermaine Taylor of Minnesota United FC during the second half of Sunday's 6-1 Atlanta victory.Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Hector Villalba of Atlanta United FC and Jermaine Taylor of Minnesota United FC collide with Minnesota goalkeeper John Alvbage during the second half. Alvbage left the game with an injury after the play.Hannah Foslien/Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Minnesota United forward Christian Ramirez (center top) and Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst battle for the ball in the snow during the first half of Sunday's MLS game in Minneapolis.Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP

Mohammed Saeid of Minnesota United FC controls the ball against Hector Villalba (15) and Tyrone Mears (2) of Atlanta United FC during the second half of Sunday's match in Minneapolis.Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Minnesota United fans brave the cold and snow to cheer for their team during Sunday's game.Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP

The two sides prepare to begin the game as a grounds crew worker clears off lines for Minnesota United's MLS soccer home-opener against Atlanta United Sunday.Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP

Michael Parkhurst of Atlanta United FC challenges Christian Ramirez of Minnesota United FC for the ball during the first half of Sunday's match.Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Minnesota United defender Francisco Calvo takes a shot that sailed wide during the first half against Atlanta United Sunday.Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP

Johan Venegas of Minnesota United FC controls the ball against Jeff Larentowicz of Atlanta United FC during the first half of Sunday's matchup.Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Tyrone Mears of Atlanta United FC slides as he challenges Jermaine Taylor of Minnesota United FC for the ball during the first half of Sunday's matchup.Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Fans cheer behind Atlanta United's goal in the first half Sunday's game.Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP

Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino scores a goal during the first half of Sunday's game.Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP

A crew member melts the snow on the lines during a break in the action in the first half of Sunday's matchup.Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Atlanta United's Carlos Carmona can't block a shot by Bradley Wright-Phillips during the second half of Sunday's game.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Members of Atlanta United gather for a team photo before taking on the New York Red Bulls Sunday in the first game in franchise history at Bobby Dodd Stadium.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Fans unfurl the Atlanta United tifo to open the action against the N.Y. Red Bulls Sunday.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Andrea Bustamante cheers on Atlanta United Sunday in its first game in franchise history against New York Red Bulls at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Yamil Asad reacts to scoring the first goal in franchise history, which occurred in the first half of Sunday's game against the New York Red Bulls.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players pile on top of Yamil Asad after he scored the team's first goal Sunday.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 5, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann blocks a shot by Red Bulls' Derrick Etienne Jr.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 5, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino reacts to a play during Sunday's game.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino walks off the field after falling Sunday's loss.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann goes up high for the defensive stop against the Red Bulls.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United's Greg Garza makes a move past N.Y. Red Bulls defender Alex Muyl during the first half of Sunday's game.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Yamil Asad is double teamed by N.Y. Red Bulls' Daniel Royer (left) and Sal Zizzo during the second half.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United's Michael Parkhurst reverses the field against N.Y. Red Bulls Bradley Wright-Phillips with a backwards kick during the second half.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fan Mya Todd of Atlanta gets her face painted for the first game in franchise history against the New York Red Bulls Sunday at Georgia Tech.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United FC fans John and Yvonne Frantz have their game faces on for the first game in franchise history against the New York Red Bulls at Georgia Tech.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fan Barbara Morningstar dances with MC Leighton outside Bobby Dodd Stadium Sunday.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fan J.G. George of Woodstock arrives for Sunday's game.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fan Cindy Stigall of Acworth gets in the mood for the first game in franchise history.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fan Jorge Alonso roots for his team during the first game in franchise history.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fan Holly Willis supports her team during the first game in franchise history against the New York Red Bulls Sunday.Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Columbus Crew defender Lalas Abubakar (#17) lays down a hard tackle on United's Mark Bloom (#21) during their showdown Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo...Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017:Atlanta United supporters march into MUSC Stadium ahead of their match with the Columbus Crew on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston, SC. (Photo by Alex Holt)Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Hector Villalba (#15) races down the touchline and into the Columbus Crew half of the field on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo by Alex Holt)Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (#7) almost capitalizes off of an error by Crew goalie Zack Steffen (#23) on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo...Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Atlanta United goalie Alec Kann grabs the ball out of the air and keeps Crew forward Adam Jahn (#12) from connecting with it on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston...Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (#4) battles for possession of the ball on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo by Alex Holt)Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Columbus Crew's Lalas Abubakar (#17) and Atlanta United's Jeff Larentowicz (#18) share a moment while attempting to win possession of the ball out of the air Saturday...Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Atlanta United celebrate their first and only goal 6 minutes into the game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo by Alex Holt)Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Atlanta's Kenwyne Jones Kenwyne Jones (#9) attempts to control the ball out of the air despite the best efforts of a pair of Columbus Crew defenders on Saturday...Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: United's Kenwyne Jones (#9) is only a couple steps too slow to capitalize against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo by Alex Holt)Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: Miguel AlmirÃ³n (#10) of United battles with Crew midfielder Mohammed Abu (#8) for the ball on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo by Alex Holt)Alex Holt

Charleston, South Carolina - February 18, 2017: A beer flies through the air as supporters celebrate their teams first and only goal against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Charleston. (Photo by...Alex Holt

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