Photos: Atlanta United blanks Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Atlanta United blanks Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Five Stripes win 3-0, remain unbeaten at home in the 2024 season.

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) disputes the ball against Chicago Fire defender Carlos Terán (4) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
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Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley (26) battles for control of the ball against Chicago Fire defender Allan Arigoni (27) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) dribbles against Chicago Fire defender Rafael Czichos (5) during the second half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) reacts with pain after a play during the first half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) prepares a shot to score his team’s third goal during the second half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) connects the ball with a header to score his team’s third goal during the second half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley (26) battles for possession during the first half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) and Saba Lobzhanidze (9) celebrate with Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) after he scored the first goal of Sunday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) battles for the ball against Chicago Fire defender Jonathan Dean (24) during the first half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) and Saba Lobzhanidze (9) celebrate with Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) after he scored the first goal of his team during the first half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) signals the crows as he celebrates with midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) after scoring the first goal of his team during the first half against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) signs a jersey to Graysen Goolsby (6) as the team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) signs the golden spike during the team’s arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) greets fans upon the team’s arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) smiles with fans during the team’s arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) signs a soccer ball as the team arrives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) interacts with fans upon the team’s arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United’s coach Gonzalo Pineda greets fans upon the team’s arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, moments before the team faces the Chicago Fire.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon (11) high-fives fans as the team arrives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024, to face the Chicago Fire.
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Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) disputes the ball against Chicago Fire defender Carlos Terán (4) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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