Photos: Atlanta United defeats Chicago

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Photos: Atlanta United defeats Chicago

AJC photos from the Atlanta United vs. Chicago MLS match on April 25, 2021.

Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) celebrates with teammates after he scored a goal during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gabriel Heinze reacts during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Marcelino Moreno (10) heads the ball away during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chicago Fire's defender Jonathan Bornstein (3) and Atlanta United's defender Brooks Lennon (11) collide on a header during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) celebrates with teammates after he scored a goal during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chicago Fire's goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth (1) is not able to stop the goal by Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) stops the ball during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chicago Fire's goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth (1) is not able to stop the goal by Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Marcelino Moreno (10) works the ball during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Emerson Hyndman (20) battles Chicago Fire's midfielder Alvaro Medran (10) for the ball during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fan raise a giant “Thank you” banner before the game against Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

SPC Erick Portillo-Carranza hammers the gold spike to start the game against Chicago Fire during an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Emerson Hyndman (20) celebrates after he scored during the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Emerson Hyndman (20) makes a shot on goal during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Emerson Hyndman (20) makes a shot on goal during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer after an own goal by Chicago Fire's defender Johan Kappelhof (4) during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) reacts after an own goal by Chicago Fire's defender Johan Kappelhof (4) during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United players celebrate after an own goal by Chicago Fire's defender Johan Kappelhof (4) during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gabriel Heinze confers with Atlanta United's forward Josef Martinez (7) during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chicago Fire's defender Johan Kappelhof (4) scores an own goal during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chicago Fire's defender Johan Kappelhof (4) scores an own goal during the second half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1 over Chicago Fire. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) celebrates with teammates after he scored a goal during the first half in an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Atlanta United won 3-1. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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