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The exterior of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is shown Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021 in Atlanta. Officials were touring the stadium Friday as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Candidate Host City Tour. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
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Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (12) walks out onto the pitch before the match against Nashville Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) dribbles the ball against Cincinnati Wednesday Sept. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
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September 10, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda instructs during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, September 10, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-0 over Orlando City. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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The tifo - paying tribute to new coach Gonzalo Pineda - is unveiled for game against Nashville Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, to at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
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Atlanta United forward Luiz Araujo, playing his first game with the team, works against Toronto FC during the second half Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Atlanta United starting 11 - led by goalkeeper Brad Guzan (in green) - huddle before match against Nashville Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
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Atlanta United midfielder Franco Ibarra (14) dribbles the ball during the preseason scrimmage against Charleston Battery Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
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September 10, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) works the ball before making a shot on goal during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, September 10, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-0 over Orlando City. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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August 28, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta United's forward Josef Martinez (7) rips up his shirt after he missed the shot during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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September 10, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta United's midfielder Marcelino Moreno (10) is fouled by Orlando City's defender Antonio Carlos (25) during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, September 10, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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September 10, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta United's defender George Campbell (32) celebrates after he scored a goal during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, September 10, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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September 10, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda celebrates with Atlanta United's midfielder Matheus Rossetto (9) after they won over Orlando City in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, September 10, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-0 over Orlando City. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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September 10, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta United's defender George Campbell (32) celebrates after he scored a goal during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, September 10, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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