17s, you've done it again. Atlanta United recorded an attendance of 65,520, the third-largest crowd for a soccer match in the world on Saturday. The 5-Stripes took down CF Montréal 3-2, as new signing Emmanuel Latte Lath scored a brace in his competitive debut with the club. Both of his goals had 17s rocking, and you could truly here the force of north of 65,000 passionate supporters.
Fans had plenty of reasons to be in the building. A new head coach led a team with new signings all over the pitch, maybe none more energizing than Miguel Almirón, who dazzled in his return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, assisting the winning/go ahead goal. As the lineups were announced, fans waited for No. 10's name to be called. A roar erupted as Miggy's smile showed on the Halo Board once again. Fans gave him a standing ovation as he left the pitch in the 99th minute. Bienvenidos a casa, Miggy.
ATLiens also got to witness a milestone for another club legend, as Brad Guzan made his 200th appearance for the club. Chants of "GUZZZ" echoed throughout the ground as the veteran captain came up with a few clutch saves down the stretch.
Latte Lath set the stadium ablaze twice during the match, but no sound could match the sound of the winner. Substitute Edwin Mosquera's strike in the 85th minute proved the decider.
17s brought the energy from before the first whistle and long after the final one. The 2025 season is off to a thunderous start, as the city united around its squad in a dramatic win.
