Best photos: Atlanta United's Leagues Cup 2023 opener against Inter Miami CF

Published Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023 03:34 PM

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 prepares to depart at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga., on Monday, July 24, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the Leagues Cup match against Inter Miami FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the Leagues Cup match against Inter Miami FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the Leagues Cup match against Inter Miami FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Luis Abram #4 in the locker room prior to the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 talks with Inter Miami striker Josef Martinez #17 prior to their match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 warms up prior to the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)
Starting XI pose prior to the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Starting XI huddle prior to the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 prior to the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 battles for the ball during the first half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 heads the ball during the first half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 plays a corner kick during the first half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 dribbles during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera #21 dribbles during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 shakes hands with Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi #10 during the second half of at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 looks on during the first half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Luis Abram #4 passes the ball during the first half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Luis Abram #4 talks with Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi #10 during the first half of their match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 dribbles during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 looks on during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. #18 dribbles during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by James Gilbert/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 in net during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 talks with Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi #10 after their match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 greets Inter Miami forward Josef Martinez #17 after their match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)