Best Photos: Atlanta United beats Columbus Crew, the reigning MLS Cup champion

Published Sunday, Jul 21, 2024 04:35 PM

Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff #28 arrives prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 arrives prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 in the locker room prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador #18 arrives prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
General view prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze #9 arrives prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze #9 arrives prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze #9 warms up prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Fans arrive prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Starting XI huddle prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Starting XI pose prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Spike hitter Kyle Pitts prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Spike hitter Kyle Pitts prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz #6 reacts during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré #29 is taken down during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze #9 chases down a pass during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 attempts a shot during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Derrick Williams #3 heads the ball during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze #9 chases down a pass during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Madelaina Polk/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze #9 reacts during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 heads the ball for a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates with teammates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates with teammates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 heads the ball for a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
General view after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates with teammates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates after a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 reacts after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 and goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 celebrate after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino and defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 react after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5, Atlanta United defender Derrick Williams #3 and Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré #29 react to scoring a goal during the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Daniel Ríos #19 during the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 dribbles by defenders during the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 dribbles during the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 and Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 celebrate a goal during the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 and Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze #9 celebrate a goal during the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino and Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré #29 celebrate a win after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino and Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 celebrate a win after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino waves to fans and celebrates a win after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino waves to fans and celebrates a win after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino waves to fans and celebrates a win after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 waves to fans after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 waves to fans after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 waves to fans after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino walks through the Delta Club after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Stian Rode Gregersen #5 high-fives supporters in the Delta Club after the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)