Best photos: Atlanta United's electrifying 2-1 win against Chicago Fire FC on April 23, 2023

Published Monday, Apr 24, 2023 03:08 PM

Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 and Atlanta United midfielder Matheus Rossetto #20 celebrate after scoring a goal during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 dribbles during the first half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 reacts during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 during the first half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #10 and midfielder Thiago Almada #23 talk during the first half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Roof opening prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 heads the ball during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Clement Diop #25 and midfielder Franco Ibarra #14 react after the victory against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 wins the golden spike of excellence after the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 greets fans after the victory against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Fans wait for autographs after the victory against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 reacts after the victory against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda and midfielder Matheus Rossetto #20 react after the victory against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 reacts after a goal is scored during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 celebrates with defender Brooks Lennon #11 and defender Andrew Gutman #15 after scoring the game-winning goal during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 and Atlanta United midfielder Matheus Rossetto #20 celebrate after scoring a goal during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Supporters cheer during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Clement Diop #25 is seen in net during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 heads the ball during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Andrew Gutman #15 battles for the ball during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 reacts during the second half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 celebrates after his goal during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Supporters cheer during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Quentin Westberg #31 makes a save during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
An overall view of the stadium during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 during the first half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
A general view during the first half of the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 scores a goal during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 scores a goal during the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 prepares before the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Spike hitters EarthGang prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
The Starting XI huddle before the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 warms up prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Clement Diop #25 warms up prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Luiz Araújo #10 walks out to warmups before the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Miguel Berry #19 prepares in the locker room before the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Supporters march prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Clement Diop #25 arrives prior to the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter image before the match against Chicago Fire FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)