Best photos: Atlanta United's thrilling 5-1 win over Portland Timbers

Published Sunday, Mar 19, 2023 08:19 PM

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 arrives prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Supporters march prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 arrives prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United's Thiago Almada arrives prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 arrives prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Supporters march prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 is seen prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 warms up prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
General view prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 walks out prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 walks out prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Starting XI prior to the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 dribbles during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 celebrates a goal during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 celebrates with teammates after a goal during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 celebrates with teammates after a goal during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 scores a goal against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #10 shoots during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #10 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 reacts after missing a goal against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #10 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 prepares to face the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 dribbles during the first half during the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 reacts during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #10 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 prepares to face the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 reacts during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 scores on a header during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 celebrates after a goal during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 celebrates after a goal during the first half of the match against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 after the victory against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Win banner after the victory against Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)