Photos: Atlanta United shuts out LAFC

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Photos: Atlanta United shuts out LAFC

Atlanta United shuts out LAFC for a win before 67,503 fans Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United fans cheer their team to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles FC during the first half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans raise a tifo "The South Got Something to Say" to begin the game against Los Angeles FC during the first half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocks a shot on goal from Los Angeles FC defender Sebastien Ibeagha during the second half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Atlanta United held on for a 1-0 shut out over LAFC. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez runs toward teammate Ezequiel Barco (background), who offered the assist, after scoring the only goal of the match against Los Angeles FC during the second half Sunday, August 15, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates scoring the only goal of the match against Los Angeles FC during the second half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco gets off a shot on goal past Los Angeles FC defender Mamadou Fall that was blocked during the first half Sunday, August 15, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United takes the field to play Los Angeles FC Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Announced attendance was 67,503. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez works the ball toward the goal past Los Angeles FC defender Tristan Blackmon during the first half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender George Bello blocks out Los Angeles FC forward Mahal Opoku preventing a shot on goal during the first half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan stops a shot on goal by Los Angeles FC during the second half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Guzan marked his fourth shutout of the season. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes battles Los Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi for the ball during the second half Sunday, August 15, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan celebrates a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United interim head coach Rob Valentino applauds his team and the fans after a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC during the second half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (right) celebrates with teammate Alan Franco after scoring the only goal of the match against Los Angeles FC during the second half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United fans cheer their team to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles FC during the first half Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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