Photos: Atlanta United beats Chicago

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Photos: Atlanta United beats Chicago

AJC photos from the Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire match on May 7, 2022.

Atlanta United players celebrate their 4-1 win over Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gaga Slonina (1) is unable to stop Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) from scoring his third point during the game Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (12) reacts after being injured during his game against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) celebrates with defender Brooks Lennon (11) after Lennon scores the fourth and final goal against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) celebrates with defender Brooks Lennon (11) after Lennon scores the fourth and final goal against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United fans celebrate defender Brooks Lennon (11) final goal against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Teammates celebrate Atlanta United’s Ronaldo Cisneros (29) goal Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Defender Brooks Lennon (11) kicks Atlanta United’s fourth and final goal against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (8) and Chicago Fire FC defender Carlos Teran (23) chase down a ball Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Gaga Slonina (1) defends his goal against Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (8) collides with Chicago Fire FC forward Fabian Herbers (21) as they fight for possession of the ball late the the game Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Marcelino Moreno (10) leaves the game as teammates midfielder Emerson Hyndman (20) and defender Caleb Wiley (26) enter the gameSaturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United players react to defender Brooks Lennon (11) goal late in the game against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Chicago Fire FC head coach Ezra Hendrickson (left) and Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda are seen late in their game Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman (15) jumps over Chicago Fire FC defender Carlos Teran (23) early in their Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) is seen after scoring against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Gaga Slonina (1) is unable to stop the ball kicked by Atlanta United forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) during his game Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon kicks in the forty-fifth minute of play Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United scores early in the game against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United players celebrate after forward Ronaldo Cisneros (29) scores against Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Atlanta United players celebrate their 4-1 win over Chicago Fire FC Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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