Photos: Atlanta United falls to Toronto in playoffs

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Photos: Atlanta United falls to Toronto in playoffs

Atlanta United lost 2-1 in the conference finals on October 30, 2019.

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) and midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) react as they leave the field during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel reacts to falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (left) and midfielder Julian Gressel react to falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio (21) celebrates at the end of the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez reacts as time expires and Toronto FC begins to celebrate their 2-1 victory in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielders Julian Gressel (left) and Jeff Larentowicz react to falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) is not able to stop the game winning goal by Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon (18) in the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco misses a penalty kick against Toronto FC during the first half in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) celebrates with Julian Gressel (24) after Gressel scored a goal in the first half during the Eastern Conference Final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) and Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) celebrate after Julian Gressel scored a goal in the first half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe steal a pass from Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans cheer before they enter the stadium for the Eastern Conference Final soccer match between the Atlanta United and the Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Former Atlanta Hawks star Dikembe Mutombo hammers the golden spike to help open the match between Atlanta United and Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans cheer as they enter the stadium before the Eastern Conference Final soccer match between the Atlanta United and the Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans and flags fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the team prepares to play Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan passes a banner in honor of Michael Parkhurst, who is retiring after the season, as the team prepares to play Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans cheer before they enter the stadium for the Eastern Conference Final soccer match between the Atlanta United and the Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

An Atlanta United fan sports a Kings to Legends crown in support of the team against the Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez misses a penalty kick against Toronto FC during the first half in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon takes the ball away from Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel and scores the winning goal for a 2-1 victory in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) reacts as Toronto FC players celebrate their victory during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans react to their loss during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Toronto FC players and staff celebrate their victory over the Atlanta United during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer hugs midfielder Justin Meram after falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC celebrates defeating Atlanta United 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon takes the ball away from Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (right) and scores the winning goal for a 2-1 victory in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC celebrates defeating Atlanta United 2-1 to hoist the trophy in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon (18) celebrates after he scored the game winning goal in the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan is the last to walk off the field falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst, who is retiring, walks off the field after his final game while Toronto FC celebrates a 2-1 victory during the trophy presentation in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe and Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow collide going for the ball during the second half in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga blocks a shot by Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel with goalkeeper Quentin Westberg defending during the final minutes in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans react at the end of the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) is fouled by Toronto FC defender Laurent Ciman (26) in the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans react at the end of the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans react at the end of the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) and midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) react as they leave the field during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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