Photos: Atlanta United tops Philadelphia in MLS playoffs

Atlanta United

Photos: Atlanta United tops Philadelphia in MLS playoffs

Atlanta United won 2-0 in the conference semifinals on October 24, 2019.

Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) reacts after he scored in the first half during Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United player Julian Gressel celebrates his score against Philadelphia with teammates to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) catches over Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott (3) as Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) approaches in the first half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United player Julian Gressel scores a goal against Philadelphia goalkeeper Andre Blake to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) celebrates with teammates after he scored in the first half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) scores past Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) in the first half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) scores a goal in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez scores a goal past Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake for a 2-0 lead during the second half in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won the match 2-0 to advance. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez scores a goal past Philadelphia Union player Mark McKenzie for a 2-0 lead during the second half in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won the match 2-0 to advance. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players (from left) Leanadro Gonzalez Pirez, Eric Remedi, Darlington Nagbe, and Jeff Larentowicz celebrate a 2-0 victory over Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players Darlington Nagbe (left) and Eric Remedi (right) celebrate a 2-0 victory over Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Philadelphia Union player Jack Elliott reacts to falling 2-0 to Atlanta United to be eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates a 2-0 victory over Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts after he missed a goal in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer for their team as they hold lights in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) celebrates their victory over the Philadelphia Union during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) hangs on the goal post after he missed a goal in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) gets past Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie (4) and Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott (3) in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer congratulates Atlanta United midfielder Mo Adams (29) after they beat the Philadelphia Union during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans cheer after Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) scored a goal in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) celebrates after he scored a goal in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan blocks a shot by Philadelphia Union player Jack Elliott on the way to a clean sheet and a 2-0 victory in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans celebrate a goal by Josef Martinez for a 2-0 victory over Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United players Florentin Pogba (left) and Ezequiel Barco celebrate a 2-0 victory over Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United player Franco Escobar makes a bicycle kick pass to Josef Martinez against Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United player Mikey Ambrose and Philadelphia player Alejandro Bedoya battle for a header in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans sport kings to legends crowns cheering their team on to a 2-0 victory over Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) reacts after he scored in the first half during Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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