Best Photos: Atlanta United's season opener vs. San Jose Earthquakes

Published Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 04:07 PM

The Starting XI Huddle before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setters before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setters before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setters before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Scenes from the tribute to Grant Wahl before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 arrives before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda arrives before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 in the elevator during arrivals before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #10 prepares in the locker room before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 runs out to warmups before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Supporters during the supporters march before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Supporters during the Supporter’s March before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Ludacris poses for a photo prior to the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Ludacris hits the Golden Spike before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 walks out before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 reacts during the moment of silence for Anton Walkes before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
A moment of silence for Anton Walkes before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
A flare is seen during the supporters march before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
The starting XI pose for a photo before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
DJ EU performs prior to the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/Atlanta United)
Ludacris hits the Golden Spike prior to the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #8 is seen prior to the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Tifo honoring Anton WAlkes during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players huddle in the locker room before the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 kicks the ball during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Matheus Rossetto #20 dribbles the ball during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 reacts during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
A general view of the pitch during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 heads the ball during the first half during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 dribbles during the first half during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Ludacris portrait during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Ludacris portrait during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
A view from above of the halo board during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 reacts after scoring the game winning goal during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 kicks the ball during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 kicks the ball during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 reacts after scoring a goal during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
General view of supporters during the second half during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 reacts during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 dribbles the ball during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr. #18 dribbles the ball during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 and Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 hug after scoring a goal during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 and Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 react after a goal during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United celebrate after Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 scores a goal during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Honorary captain reacts after a goal during the second half during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 celebrates after a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, February 25, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 shoots during the second half during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second half during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 scores a goal during the second half during the match against San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday February 25, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)