Photos: Mercedes-Benz roof open for Atlanta United victory

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Photos: Mercedes-Benz roof open for Atlanta United victory

Atlanta United defeated Philadelphia on June 2, 2018.

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: The roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is open as Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates his goal on a penalty kick with teammates while Miguel Almiron jumps on his back for a 1-0 lead against Philadelphia Union during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: An official pulls a red card on Philadelphia Union midfielder Haris Medunjanin as Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz holds him back while he argues a call during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Two Philadelphia Union players drew red cards on the play and were ejected from the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: The roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is open as head coach Gerardo Martino leads Atlanta United across the pitch while arriving to play Philadelphia Union in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: The roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is open as the "Resurgence" fans cheer on their Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United Josef Martinez celebrates his goal on a penalty kick against Philadelphia Union for a 1-0 lead during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Philadelphia Union players Haris Medunjanin (from left) and Alejandro Bedoya are held back by teammates as they both draw red cards and are ejected from the game against the Atlanta United during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United Josef Martinez scores a goal on a penalty kick against Philadelphia Union for a 1-0 lead during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Brandon Vazquez gets a header against Philadelphia Union setting up a shot on goal during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: â HAT TRICK â Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez scores his third goal of the night on a penalty kick for the hat trick and a 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Martinez is now tied for the MLS record for career hat tricks with 5. He is the fastest player in MLS history to achieve this. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Brandon Vazquez gets a header against Philadelphia Union setting up a shot on goal during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake and defender Raymon Gaddis react to a 3-1 loss to Atlanta United in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: â HAT TRICK â Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez, who had a hat trick for a 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union accepts the cheers of the fans at the conclusion of a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Martinez is now tied for the MLS record for career hat tricks with 5. He is the fastest player in MLS history to achieve this. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron takes a shot on goal against Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United players celebrate with Josef Martinez after his first of three goals on his way to the hat trick for a 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Martinez is now tied for the MLS record for career hat tricks with 5. He is the fastest player in MLS history to achieve this. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans support their team against Philadelphia Union during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

June 2, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz battles for a header with Philadelphia Union forward CJ Sapong during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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June 2, 2018 Atlanta: The roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is open as Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates his goal on a penalty kick with teammates while Miguel Almiron jumps on his back for a 1-0 lead against Philadelphia Union during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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