Photos: The scene as Atlanta United wins the MLS Cup

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Photos: The scene as Atlanta United wins the MLS Cup

Atlanta United beat Portland for the soccer championship on December 8, 2018.

Atlanta United fans hold the Atlanta Journal-Constitution stadium edition after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during MLS championship on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/8/18 - Atlanta - The pregame activities begin. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

An Atlanta United fan wants Alabama while celebrating his team winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United team owner Arthur Blank (lower right) kicks off the pregame ceremonies. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Roman Sosa waves a red flair around in the Gultch before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Tailgaters fill the Gulch before the start of the MLS championship game between Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Fans try and stay warm around a fire while tailgating in the Gultch before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Russ Hicks fixes his Atlanta United FC flag while tailgating in the Gultch before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United FC Saturday, November 8, 2018, in Atlanta GA. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Pregame ceremonies begin. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans cheer before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United fans line up to get in before the start of the MLS championship game between the Portland Timbers and the Atlanta United on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) acknowledges the crowd during warm ups. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Fans cheer on their team during warmups. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans get fired up as their team takes the field preparing to play the Portland Timbers for the MLS CUP on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Play begins for the MLS Cup. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

12/8/18 - Atlanta - Fans celebrate United's first half goal. The Atlanta United soccer team plays the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup, the championship game of the Major League Soccer League at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Dec 8, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans celebrate winning the MLS CUP 2-0 over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Atlanta United fans hold the Atlanta Journal-Constitution stadium edition after Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers during MLS championship on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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