Photos: Atlanta United defeats New England

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Atlanta United beat New England 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 6, 2018.

Atlanta United defender George Bello takes a selfie with fans after an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Atlanta won 2-1. (John Amis)

Atlanta United's Julian Gressel celebrates a goal by George Bello, along with forward Josef Martinez, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Gressel scored the next goal of the game in the second half.(John Amis)

Atlanta United's George Bello follows through on a goal scoring kick against the New England Revolution during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) leaps on George Bello as they and Julian Gressel, right, celebrate Bello's goal during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United' George Bello points upward as he is followed by fellow defender Michael Parkhurst, and Josef Martinez, left, after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) is helped off the field injured during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) gets tripped up against the New England Revolution during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) kicks as New England Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton (18) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) is tripped up by New England Revolution's Michael Mancienne during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) is challenged for the ball by New England Revolution's Michael Mancienne during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan makes a save during the second half of an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (John Amis)

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Atlanta United defender George Bello takes a selfie with fans after an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Atlanta won 2-1. (John Amis)

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