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Photos: Mercedes-Benz roof open for Atlanta United victory
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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
The retractable roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium was open Saturday as Atlanta United defeated Philadelphia 3-1 in a MLS match.
Click through a photo gallery (above) from the AJC's Curtis Compton.
The roof was open for a Falcons game Sept. 17 and an Atlanta United game Oct. 22, but otherwise it has been closed for events in the $1.5 billion-plus stadium. Once automation work is completed, officials with the teams and stadium have said they will routinely determine whether the roof will be open or closed for Falcons and Atlanta United games based on weather conditions and the comfort and safety of attendees.
