Photos: Atlanta United wins at home without fans on hand

Atlanta United

Photos: Atlanta United wins at home without fans on hand

Photos from Atlanta United's home match on August 22, 2020.

Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez scores his second goal of the night against Nashville SC during the second half for the 2-0 victory in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez reacts to scoring his second goal of the night against Nashville SC during the second half for the 2-0 victory in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Erick Torres (left) gives midfielder Pity Martinez a double high five after Martinez scored his second goal of the night against Nashville SC during the second half for the 2-0 victory in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez (right) gets a hug from Mo Adams after scoring his second goal of the night against Nashville SC during the second half for the 2-0 victory in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Mercedes-Benz Stadium does not have fans in the stands for the Atlanta United and Nashville SC match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Fans were not allowed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Nashville SC forward Dominique Badji (from left) finds his path to the net blocked by Atlanta United defenders Eric Remedi, Fernando Meza, and Franco Escobar during the first half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar battles Nashville SC forward Randall Leal for the ball in front of the Atlanta United net during the first half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar gets some air for a steal from Nashville SC forward Randall Leal during the first half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez reacts after scoring his goal to take a 1-0 lead over Nashville SC during the first half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players celebrate a goal by Pity Martinez (center) to take a 1-0 lead over Nashville SC during the first half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United and Nashville SC players take a knee to unite against racism to begin their match void of fans in Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the first half on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players huddle up on the pitch in Mercedes-Benz Stadium void of fans to begin the match against Nashville SC during the first half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players take the pitch inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium void of fans to prepare to play Nashville SC on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

The stands are void of fans for the Atlanta United match against Nashville SC in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but a banner still reads “let our voices lift you up” on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocks a shot by Nashville SC player Jalil Anibab during the second half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Mo Adams works against Nashville SC forward David Accam during the second half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United interim coach Stephen Glass leads his team during a 2-0 victory over Nashville SC during the first half of their MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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Credit: Curtis Compton

Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez scores his second goal of the night against Nashville SC during the second half for the 2-0 victory in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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