Through the Lens: Best Photos of the 2021 Season

Published Friday, Dec 17, 2021 10:50 PM

Atlanta United starting 11 huddle before the match against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday October 27, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 looks on during the first half of the 2021 MLS Season Opener against Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Floria, on Saturday April 17, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
A tifo is shown before the starts of the 2021 MLS Home Opener against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday April 24, 2021. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta United)
A wide shot of the supporters section after a goal during the first half of the 2021 MLS Home Opener against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday April 24, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 cries after scoring his first goal back from injury during the match against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on Sunday May 9, 2021. (Photo by Robby IIIanes/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa #5 and midfielder Jake Mulraney #23 celebrate with midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10 after scoring a goal during the match against the CF Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday May 15, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Supporters cheer after a goal during the match against the CF Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday May 15, 2021. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 goes up for the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday May 23, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday May 23, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United supporters are seen during the march before the match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday May 29, 2021. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes #4 celebrates after midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10 scores the opening goal of the match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday May 29, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa #5, defender Alan Franco #6, forward Erik López #16, midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10, midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 and Atlanta United midfielder Franco Ibarra #14 arrive to the stadium before the match against Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday June 20, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Both teams walk out before the match against Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday June 20, 2021. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United starting 11 huddle while the tifo is displayed before the match against Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday June 20, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 takes a corner kick during the first half of the match against Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday June 20, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
A wide stadium shot after Atlanta United scores the second goal of the match against Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday June 20, 2021. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 makes a save during the first half of the match against New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday June 27, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes #4 celebrates after scoring the first goal of the match against Nashville SC at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday July 8, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 passes the ball during the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday July 17, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 celebrates with forward Josef Martinez #7 after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Alan Franco #6 and defender Ronald Hernandez #2 arrive to the stadium before the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday July 24, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 takes a corner kick during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday July 24, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
The Atlanta United huddles together in the locker room before the match against CF Montreal at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Quebec on Wednesday August 4, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against CF Montreal at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Quebec on Wednesday August 4, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 looks on during walkouts before the match against the Columbus Crew SC at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday August 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 celebrates after scoring during the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday August 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players celebrate after midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10 scores during the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday August 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United
Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino celebrates with goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 after the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday August 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players celebrate in the locker room after the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday August 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 high fives supporters before the match against Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday August 15, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United supporters march before the match against Los Angeles FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday August 15, 2021. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Alan Franco #6 takes a moment before the match against LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 15, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Alan Franco #6 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 15, 2021. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 embraces midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 and midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10 after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday August 15, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United supporters march to the stadium before the match against Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday August 18, 2021. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo dribbles the ball during the match against Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday August 18, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 celebrates after scoring the first goal of the match against Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday August 18, 2021. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United supporters react after winning the match against Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday August 18, 2021. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against D.C. United at Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia on Saturday August 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender George Campbell #32 and goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 celebrate after winning the match against D.C. United at Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia on Saturday August 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United supporters march before the match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday August 28, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
A tifo for Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda is shown before the match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday August 28, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United huddles before the match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday August 28, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 reacts after the match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday August 28, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players look on in the locker room before the match against Orlando City SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday September 10, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 goes up for the ball during the match against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday September 10, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender George Campbell #32 celebrates with midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 after scoring the first goal of the match against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday September 10, 2021. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 celebrates after scoring his second goal of the match against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday September 10, 2021. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender George Campbell #32 celebrates with Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda after the match against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday September 10, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #19 walks out before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 15, 2021. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #19 celebrates with midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 after scoring the first goal of the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 15, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #19 celebrates after the first goal of the match is scored against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 15, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Alan Franco #6 assists forward Josef Martinez #7 with the second goal of the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 15, 2021. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 celebrates after scoring his second goal of the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 15, 2021. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 15, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United supporters cheer during the match against D.C. United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday September 18, 2021. (Photo by Matthew Grimes/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against D.C. United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday September 18, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players celebrate on the capo stand after the match against DC United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday September 18, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 scores his 100th club goal during the match against Inter Miami FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday September 29, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
General view of the stadium after Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 scored his 100th goal during the match against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 29, 2021. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 celebrates his 100th goal during the match against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 29, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 watches a congratulatory video after scoring his 100th goal during the match against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday September 29, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #19 walks out onto the pitch before the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday October 20, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Marcelino Moreno #10 celebrates after scoring in the first half of the match against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday October 20, 2021. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United huddles in the locker room before the match against Inter Miami FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday October 27, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Matheus Rossetto #9 and forward Luiz Araújo #19 walk out before the match against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday October 27, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #19 scores a goal during the match against Inter Miami FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday October 27, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #19 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Inter Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday October 27, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 celebrates after a goal during the match against Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday October 27, 2021. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 runs during warmups before the match against New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, on Wednesday November 3, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Machop Chol #30 arrives to the stadium before the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday November 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda looks on during walkouts before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday November 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday November 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday November 7, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players prepare in the locker room before the round one playoff match against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium in New York City, New York, on Sunday November 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)