Photos: Atlanta United’s unbeaten streak ends

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The Five Stripes lost to Sporting KC 2-0 on Wednesday.

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe battles Sporting Kansas City forward Khiry Shelton with goalkeeper Brad Guzan looking on during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez reacts to just missing a goal against Sporting Kansas City during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas blocks a shot by Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez battles Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler for the ball during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Sporting Kansas City forward Gerso Fernandes scores a goal past Atlanta United goalkeeper Paul Christensen for a 2-0 lead during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. SKC won the game 2-0. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Sporting Kansas City forward Gerso Fernandes (left) celebrates scoring a goal for a 2-0 lead over Atlanta United with Daniel Salloi, who scored the teamâs first goal, during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. SKC won the game 2-0 over Atlanta United. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia blocks the shot with Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba looking on during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez is tripped up by Sporting Kansas City midfielder Cristian Lobato during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst kicks the ball away from Sporting Kansas City forward Daniel Salloi during the second half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Security guards escort the game officials off the field after a heated match between Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan after blocking a shot on goal by Sporting Kansas City during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Guzan was red carded and ejected later in the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron high fives fans during the team arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to play Sporting Kansas City in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez high fives fans during the team arrival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to play Sporting Kansas City in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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May 9, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe battles Sporting Kansas City forward Khiry Shelton with goalkeeper Brad Guzan looking on during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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