Best Photos: Atlanta United's rivalry match with Charlotte brings intensity

Published Monday, Jul 21, 2025 05:40 PM

Supporters march prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Ronny Deila arrives prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Miguel Almirón #10 arrives prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 greets fans prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Miguel Almirón #10 greets fans prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 arrives prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Supporters march prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Supporters march prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Supporters march prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #20 in the locker room prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Alexey Miranchuk #59 runs out prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 warms up prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Locker room huddle prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
General view prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Golden spike hitter Lil Baby prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
Golden spike hitter Lil Baby prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)
General view prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 walks out prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
TIFO prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Starting XI pose prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Starting XI huddle prior to the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #20 looks on during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #20 heads the ball during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 plays a corner kick during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 celebrates after a goal during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 celebrates after a goal during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 celebrates after a goal during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Miguel Almirón #10 battles for the ball during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luke Brennan #20 dribbles during the first half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
General view from the roof during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Alexey Miranchuk #59 plays a corner kick during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath #19 battles for the ball during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré #14 heads the ball during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath #19 attempts a shot during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Goal celebration during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath #19 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz #99 battles for the ball during the second half of the match against Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday July 19, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)