Photos: Atlanta United advances in MLS playoffs

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Photos: Atlanta United advances in MLS playoffs

Photos from Atlanta United's Game 3 match against Miami in the MLS playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Atlanta United won the match 3-2 and won the series 2-1.

Atlanta United players celebrate as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) leaves the pitch at the end of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) celebrates after defeating Inter Miami during an MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) and defender Noah Cobb (24) celebrate at the end of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) celebrates after defeating Inter Miami during an MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen (5) blocks a kick by Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (6) celebrates his goal with midfielder Saba Lobzhanidze (9) during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami midfielder Tomás Aviles (6) blocks a pass by Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba (18) attempts a shot on goal as Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) defends the net during the second half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) celebrates his goal during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Atlanta United won the match 3-2 and won the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (29) scores a goal against Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender (1) during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United midfielder Aleksey Miranchuk (59) congratulates forward Jamal Thiare (29) after Thiare scored a goal during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against the Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta United head coach Rob Valentino gestures during the first half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (6) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (6) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United defender Luis Abram (4) and Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) go after the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United defender Derrick Williams (3) and Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) go after the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) passes the ball as Atlanta United midfielder Tristan Muyumba (8) attempts to defend during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) and Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) talk on the field during the first half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami teammates congratulate forward Lionel Messi (10) after he scored a goal during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against the Atlanta United, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino stands on the sidelines during the first half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) and Atlanta United midfielder Dax McCarty (13) go after the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami midfielder Matías Rojas (7) reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS playoff opening round soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Atlanta United midfielder Aleksey Miranchuk (59) and Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo (55) go after the ball during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami midfielder Matías Rojas (7) and Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (6) go after the ball during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) and Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiare (29) go after the ball during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami midfielder Diego Gómez (20) and Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernández (2) go after the ball during the first half of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Inter Miami forwards Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez arrive for their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against the Atlanta United, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino arrives for an MLS playoff opening round soccer match against the Atlanta United, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Atlanta United players celebrate as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) leaves the pitch at the end of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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