Photos: Atlanta hosts the MLS All-Star Game

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Photos: Atlanta hosts the MLS All-Star Game

Photos from the 2018 MLS All-Star Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 1, 2018.

MLS All-Stars forward Josef Martinez (17) gets tackled by Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli (15) in the first half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Juventus forward Andrea Favilli (42) takes a shot past MLS All-Stars goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) in the first half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Atlanta United and Falcons owner Arthur Blank hammers before the Major League Soccer All-Star Game between MLS All-Stars and Juventus at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Fans cheer the Major League Soccer All-Star Game between MLS All-Stars and Juventus at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars forward Josef Martinez (17) battles Juventus defender Alex Sandro (12) for the ball in the first half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars forward Josef Martinez (17) battles Juventus defender Alex Sandro (12) for the ball in the first half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Juventus players celebrate their victory over the MLS All-Stars after the penalty shootout in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Juventus players celebrate their victory over the MLS All-Stars after the penalty shootout in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) is not able to score during the penalty shootout in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) is not able to score during the penalty shootout in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars defender Matt Hedges (24) and Juventus forward Stefano Beltrame (right) collide on a header in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars midfielder Diego Valeria (8) and Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli (44) collide on a header in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Juventus defender Joao Cancelo (left) and MLS All-Stars midfielder Ezequiel Barco (27) battle for the ball in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) punches out the ball in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars midfielder Alberth Ellis (16) works with the ball in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars midfielder Alberth Ellis (16) reacts for a loose ball in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Soccer fans react in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars defender Graham Zusi (28) heads the ball over Juventus midfielder Alessandro Di Pardo (43) in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) attempts a shot against Juventus defender in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Soccer fans react in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

MLS All-Stars midfielder Darwin Quintero (25) works with the ball in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Juventus midfielder Alessandro Di Pardo (43) heads the ball in the second half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Juventus won 2-1 over the MLS All-Stars after penalty shootout. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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MLS All-Stars forward Josef Martinez (17) gets tackled by Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli (15) in the first half of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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