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Throwback Thursday: A look back at Atlanta United’s inaugural season

Atlanta United FC will host its first MLS playoff game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, against Columbus.
Atlanta United FC will host its first MLS playoff game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, against Columbus.
By Maghen Moore
Updated Oct 26, 2017

Atlanta United FC (15-9-10, 15 wins - 9 losses - 10 draws) created a lot of hype during its inaugural season stemming from huge plays, 15 wins and record-breaking attendance.

On this throwback Thursday, take a look back at some of the big moments during Atlanta United’s inaugural season.

First ever MLS goal for Atlanta United:

First goal in Mercedes-Benz Stadium: 

👀

Pirez makes #ATLUTD history pic.twitter.com/P6On7MLHeW— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 10, 2017

First regular season win... in the snow... and on the road: 

One of Josef Martinez’s hat tricks (this one against Orlando City):

🎩#ATLUTD 3-3 @OrlandoCitySC pic.twitter.com/JIKqf5dkw7— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 16, 2017
💪 pic.twitter.com/4c7DQzhOu8— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) September 16, 2017

Tito Villalba’s game-winning goal in Orlando: 

😱 pic.twitter.com/3654CDKHUQ— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) July 23, 2017

Then, Villalba’s equalizer against Orlando City in Bobby Dodd:

Josef Martinez honors injured Miguel Almirón after his goal:

Julian Gressel’s FIFA celebration: 

😂 #FIFA18 pic.twitter.com/vcSyQN7DhK— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) October 6, 2017

One of many Brad Guzan saves: 

👀 pic.twitter.com/vafVxrdU12— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) October 22, 2017

Atlanta United hosts Columbus Crew in the MLS Playoffs Knockout Round Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

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