PHOTOS: Atlanta United defeats Cincinnati

Atlanta United

Atlanta United picked up a big win Sunday over Cincinnati.

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) kicks and scores against FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United acknowledges fans after beating FC Cincinnati 3-2 during a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Fans celebrate Atlanta United’s goal late in the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) celebrates his goal against FC Cincinnati’s with Atlanta United defender Matthew Edwards (47) in the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) celebrates his goal against FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) drives the ball towards FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) take a dive during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United players celebrate a goal by midfielder Bartosz Slisz (99) during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Bartosz Slisz (99) kicks a goal against FC Cincinnati during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) maneuvers the ball against FC Cincinnati defender Teenage Hadebe (16) during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) dribble the ball toward FC Cincinnati goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) and FC Cincinnati defender Teenage Hadebe (16) collide as the fight for possession of the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) maneuvers the ball against FC Cincinnati defenders during the first half of a MLS soccer Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) takes possession of the ball abasing FC Cincinnati defenders during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

FC Cincinnati defender Teenage Hadebe (16) head butts a ball as Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almirón (10) defends during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador (18) heads ball during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defenders attempt to block a goal kick from FC Cincinnati in the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) collides midair with FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson (12) during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Young players salute during the National Anthem prior to the start of Atlanta United’s game against FC Cincinnati Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Fans show support for Atlanta United prior to the start of their game against FC Cincinnati Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) scoops up a ball during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United midfielders Bartosz Slisz (99) and Aleksey Miranchuk (59) defend against FC Cincinnati midfielder Gerardo Valenzuela (22) during the first half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador (18) and defender Matthew Edwards (47) celebrate with midfielder Ajani Fortune (35) after Fortune scores against FC Cincinnati during the first half of a MLS soccer Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta United defender Derrick Williams (3) and teammates reacts to Williams’ goal against FC Cincinnati during the first half of a MLS soccer Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Atlanta United forward Jamal Thiaré (14) kicks and scores against FC Cincinnati’s goal during the second half of a MLS soccer game Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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PHOTOS: Atlanta United defeats Cincinnati

Atlanta United picked up a big win Sunday over Cincinnati.