Best photos: Atlanta United's playoff series opener vs. Columbus Crew

Published Thursday, Nov 02, 2023 02:46 PM

Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley #26 battles for the ball during the first half of the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter before the first playoff match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter before the first playoff match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter before the first playoff match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter before the first playoff match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Scene setter before the first playoff match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United Head Coach Gonzalo Pineda arrives prior to the match against the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson #12 in the locker room prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 warms up prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 warms up prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Staring XI huddle prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Staring XI huddle prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Starting XI pose prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva #16 dribbles during the first half of the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Luis Abram #4 dribbles during the first half of the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 makes a save during the first half of the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 defends during the first half of the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United defender Luis Abram #4 helps up defender Ajani Fortune #35 during the first half of the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 dribbles during the second half of the match against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)