Best photos: Atlanta United's Leagues Cup match vs. Cruz Azul on July 29, 2023

Published Monday, Jul 31, 2023 05:26 PM

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 reacts during penalty kicks during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Scene Setter image prior to the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Asher Greene/Atlanta United)
Scene Setter image prior to the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Asher Greene/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23, forward Miguel Berry #19, defender Luis Abram #4 arrive before the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 and Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa #5 arrive before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 arrives before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 signs the golden spike before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda arrives before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 arrives before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 arrives before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Supporters during the Supporter’s March before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Asher Greene/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 warms up before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 warms up before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
The Golden Spike Hitter Myles Truitt hits the golden spike before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
The Golden Spike Hitter Myles Truitt before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 walks out before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
The Starting XI pose for a photo before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
The Starting XI huddle before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 kicks the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 dribbles the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Luis Abram #4 heads the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda looks on during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 dribbles the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 scores a goal during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Asher Greene/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Asher Greene/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Asher Greene/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernandez #2 kicks the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 dribbles the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Supporters cheer during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada #23 dribbles the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba #8 kicks the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 reacts during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Amar Sejdic #13 kicks the ball during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players huddle before penalty kicks during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United players look on during penalty kicks during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 scores a point during penalty kicks during the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Juan José Sanchez Purata #22 reacts after the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 reacts after the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Martin/Atlanta United)