Photos: Atlanta United celebrates conference title, wants more

Atlanta United

Photos: Atlanta United celebrates conference title, wants more

Atlanta United lost to the New York Red Bulls 1-0 but advances to the MSL Cup in New Jersey on Nov. 29, 2018.

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United and the rest of his teammates celebrate the win of the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: The Atlanta United FC celebrate with the conference trophy after the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: The Atlanta United FC celebrate their win of the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron celebrates with the Eastern Conference trophy after the team won the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won Thursday's match 1-0, but Atlanta won 3-1 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United FC holds the conference trophy after they won the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United and the rest of his teammates celebrate the win of the Eastern Conference Final after the Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United FC kisses the conference trophy after they won the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Hector Villalba #15 of Atlanta United celebrates with the conference trophy after the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United and the rest of his teammates celebrate the win of the Eastern Conference Final after the Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron kisses the Eastern Conference trophy after the team won the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won Thursday's game 1-0, but Atlanta won 3-1 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: The Atlanta United FC pose with the conference trophy after the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Connor Lade #5 of New York Red Bulls takes a shot as Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United defends in the first half during the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles dives to deflect a shot from Atlanta United during the first half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron, left, and New York Red Bulls midfielder Tyler Adams go up for the ball during the first half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst, center, kisses the Eastern Conference trophy after the team won the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won Thursday's game 1-0, but Atlanta won 3-1 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: The New York Red Bulls and the Atlanta United take the field before the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Aaron Long #33 of New York Red Bulls and Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United fight for the ball during the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls midfielder Aaron Long, right, protects the ball from Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez during the first half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Connor Lade #5 of New York Red Bulls tries to keep the ball as Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United defends in the first half during the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips, right, reacts during the second half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship against Atlanta United, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won 1-0, but Atlanta United won on aggregate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Red Bulls midfielder Alex Muyl, right, and Atlanta United midfielder Eric Remedi (11) react at the end the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won 1-0, but Atlanta United won 3-1 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Red Bulls defender Michael Murillo, left, clears the ball as Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez attacks during the first half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Red Bulls defender Michael Murillo, left, controls the ball next to Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez during the first half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) climbs onover New York Red Bulls defender Michael Murillo (62) while competing for the ball during the first half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar, bottom, fouls New York Red Bulls defender Connor Lade during the second half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. The Red Bulls won 1-0, but Atlanta United won 3-1 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan, left, and teammates talk to referee Jair Marrufo after the Red Bulls scored a goal during the second half of the second leg of the MLS soccer Eastern Conference championship Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Harrison, N.J. The goal was annulled because Red Bulls' Aaron Long made contact with Guzan on the play. The Red Bulls won 1-0, but Atlanta United won 3-1 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 29: Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United and the rest of his teammates celebrate the win of the Eastern Conference Finals Leg 2 match against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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