Photos: Atlanta United loses to Nashville

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Photos: Atlanta United loses to Nashville

AJC photos from the Atlanta United vs. Nashville soccer match on August 28, 2021.

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda shouts instructions during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Nashville SC's defender Taylor Washington (23) reacts at the end of the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's forward Josef Martinez (7) rips up his shirt after he missed the shot during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts at the end of the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's forward Josef Martinez (7) works the ball against Nashville SC's defender Walker Zimmerman (25) during the first half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda shouts instruction during the first half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) is not able to block the shot by Nashville SC's forward Daniel Rios (14) during the first half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) appeals to a referee during the first half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) takes a shot as Nashville SC's midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) defends during the first half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's midfielder Marcelino Moreno (10) battles Nashville SC's forward Daniel Rios (14) for the ball during the first half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) blocks the shot by Nashville SC's forward Rodrigo Pineiro in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda comforts Josef Martinez (7) after Atlanta United lost to Nashville SC in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda comforts Atlanta United's forward Erik Lopez (16) after Atlanta United lost to Nashville SC in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda leaves after Atlanta United lost to Nashville SC in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Nashville SC's defender Taylor Washington (23) and teammates celebrate at the end of the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Nashville SC's midfielder Anibal Godoy (20) celebrates with Nashville SC's goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) at the end of the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) reacts after Nashville SC's Randall Leal scored during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Nashville SC's Randall Leal scores as the goal was wide open during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's defender Ronald Hernandez (2) challenges between Nashville SC's midfielder Alex Muyl (19) and Nashville SC's
Aké Arnaud Loba (right) during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) grabs a ball over Nashville SC's defender Walker Zimmerman (25) during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's forward Josef Martinez (7) attempts a kick in front of Nashville SC's goalkeeper Joe Willis (right) during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans canÕt hide disappointment during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 28, 2021 Atlanta - Nashville SC's midfielder Brian Anunga (27) reacts for the call during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda instructs Atlanta United's defender Miles Robinson (12) during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United's Luiz Arajo (19) battles Nashville SC's midfielder Brian Anunga (27) for the ball during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Actor, Comedian and Influencer Desi Banks hammers the gold spike to start the game against Nashville SC in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda shouts instructions during the second half in a MLS soccer match at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Nashville SC won 2-0 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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