Best photos: Atlanta United's match against New York City FC on June 21, 2023

Published Thursday, Jun 22, 2023 02:49 PM

Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 celebrates after scoring in the second half during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against New York FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against New York FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Osvaldo Alonso #6 prepares in the locker room before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Machop Chol #30 warms up before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Miguel Berry #19 high fives Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 during warm ups before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 warms up before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Spike hitter Terrence Lester waves to the crowd after hitting the golden spike before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Terrence Lester poses for a photo before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 walks out with his family before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Trey Daniels performs Lift Every Voice before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
The national anthem singer performs before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
A view of the tifo before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United starting XI before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United huddle before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff #28 scores a goal during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff #28 celebrates after scoring a goal during first half of the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff #28 celebrates after scoring a goal during first half of the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 passes the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ajani Fortune #35 reacts during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 heads the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 kicks the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta Dream players clap with supporters during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta Dream players clap with supporters during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta Dream players meet Bernice King during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta Dream players meet Bernice King during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Bernice King during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda yells during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 controls the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Machop Chol #30 dribbles the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #52 and Atlanta Untied midfielder Nick Firmino #51 enter the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #52 runs on the pitch during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #52 looks on during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 scores in the second half during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 celebrates after scoring during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 celebrates after scoring in the second half during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 celebrates after scoring in the second half during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second half during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 celebrates with Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 after scoring a goal in the second half during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 kicks the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Supporters react after a goal during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 runs on the pitch during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 leaps over a defender during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff #28 dribbles the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 kicks a corner kick during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Matheus Rossetto #20 dribbles the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 dribbles the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ajani Fortune #35 kicks the ball during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 gives instructions during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ajani Fortune #35 defends a pass during the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Tyler Wolff #28 wins the Golden Spike of Excellence after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 hugs Atlanta United midfielder Ajani Fortune #35 after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Franco Ibarra #14 signs autographs after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 signs autographs after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 signs autographs after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 thanks fans after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #52 signs autographs after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Machop Chol #30 poses for a photo after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda gives Atlanta Untied midfielder Nick Firmino #51 the game ball after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Nick Firmino #51 in the locker room after the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)