Social media reaction after Atlanta United’s loss to Toronto

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) and midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) react as they leave the field during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel reacts to falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (left) and midfielder Julian Gressel react to falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio (21) celebrates at the end of the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez reacts as time expires and Toronto FC begins to celebrate their 2-1 victory in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielders Julian Gressel (left) and Jeff Larentowicz react to falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) is not able to stop the game winning goal by Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon (18) in the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco misses a penalty kick against Toronto FC during the first half in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) celebrates with Julian Gressel (24) after Gressel scored a goal in the first half during the Eastern Conference Final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) and Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) celebrate after Julian Gressel scored a goal in the first half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe steal a pass from Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans cheer before they enter the stadium for the Eastern Conference Final soccer match between the Atlanta United and the Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Former Atlanta Hawks star Dikembe Mutombo hammers the golden spike to help open the match between Atlanta United and Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans cheer as they enter the stadium before the Eastern Conference Final soccer match between the Atlanta United and the Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans and flags fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the team prepares to play Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan passes a banner in honor of Michael Parkhurst, who is retiring after the season, as the team prepares to play Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

An Atlanta United fan sports a Kings to Legends crown in support of the team against the Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez misses a penalty kick against Toronto FC during the first half in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon takes the ball away from Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel and scores the winning goal for a 2-1 victory in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) reacts as Toronto FC players celebrate their victory during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United fans react to their loss during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Toronto FC players and staff celebrate their victory over the Atlanta United during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer hugs midfielder Justin Meram after falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC celebrates defeating Atlanta United 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon takes the ball away from Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (right) and scores the winning goal for a 2-1 victory in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC celebrates defeating Atlanta United 2-1 to hoist the trophy in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC midfielder Nick DeLeon (18) celebrates after he scored the game winning goal in the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan is the last to walk off the field falling 2-1 to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst, who is retiring, walks off the field after his final game while Toronto FC celebrates a 2-1 victory during the trophy presentation in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe and Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow collide going for the ball during the second half in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga blocks a shot by Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel with goalkeeper Quentin Westberg defending during the final minutes in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United fans react at the end of the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) is fouled by Toronto FC defender Laurent Ciman (26) in the second half during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Toronto FC won 2-1 over the Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) and midfielder Gonzalo Martinez (10) react as they leave the field during the Eastern Conference Final soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

By AJC Sports

Oct 31, 2019

Here’s a sampling of what was said on social media following Atlanta United’s 2-1 loss to Toronto Wednesday in the MLS Eastern Conference finals:

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Never Lost. Only Learned. pic.twitter.com/5NZbwoWosS
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) October 31, 2019

Atlanta United’s season ends with loss to Toronto https://t.co/Mx0u1RuXvx
— AJC Sports (@AJCsports) October 31, 2019

Ones to blame for #AtlantaUnited loss martinez for poor Penalty and the defensive line. Which Defender allows a forword to take a Shot IN THE LAST 15 MINUTES. Georgia Sports curse got to United tonight with the mental collapse.
— 👑Erik 🔥 (@KXNG_SOCIETY) October 31, 2019

Sick to my stomach. 1st the 5 stripes, then the Nationals win the World Series. Atlanta United had no business losing and the Braves dominated the WS Champion. #AtlantaUnited #Atlantabraves it’s tough to be an Atlanta Fan. #AtlantaHawks #AtlantaFalcons
— Mike Wagner (@CHCoachWagner) October 31, 2019

Atlanta United dominates the East final. It also loses. https://t.co/tWTvvnSzEn
— Mark Bradley (@MarkBradleyAJC) October 31, 2019

That was a rough game, but a great season. #atlantaunited pic.twitter.com/YxreShEaAA
— Keely Lane (@InsomniaCorsage) October 31, 2019

WHAT A SEASON. ⚽️

We’ll always #uniteandconquer as a city! 😊🖤❤️ #ATLUTD #AtlantaUnited We’re proud and you should be too. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/CaiSycgdgM
— DENISE (@denisekonair) October 31, 2019

Pretty sad moment for me right now but forever #AtlantaUnited
— Yahseen (@Yasiin2k11) October 31, 2019

The faces of disappointment.... #ATLUTD #AtlantaUnited pic.twitter.com/GTjH9hNLdt
— Chris Long (@thephoph) October 31, 2019

What a fun season for a new fan. Heartbreaking finish, but one hell of a ride. Thanks, @ATLUTD. See you next year. ♥️ #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #AtlantaUnited
— Steve B (@steveRbu) October 31, 2019

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