AUTO > SOCCER: DEC 08 MLS Cup - Portland Timbers at Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United team owner, Arthur Blank, hammers the Golden Spike prior to the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 201...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) takes a moment to himself prior to the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) just prior to the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-B...

The Atlanta United FC huddles prior to the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in At...

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Ben...

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) saves a shot on goal during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 201...

Atlanta United storm the field after defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 in the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) takes to the podium after defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 in the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Por...

Atlanta United take to the podium after defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 in the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) celebrates with the rest of the Atlanta United team after defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 in the MLS Cup Finals...

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) celebrates with the rest of the Atlanta United team after defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 in the MLS Cup Finals m...

during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Ic...

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) heads the ball during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the...

Portland Timbers midfielder David Guzman (20) reacts during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Merced...

Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) attacks Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portla...

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella (1) kicks the ball downfield during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8,...

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz ...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-B...

Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) agonizes in pain during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at ...

Atlanta United FC fans celebrate after winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) and his family celebrate winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium...

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) and his daughter celebrate winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz...

City of Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms celebrates Atlanta United FC winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz ...

Atlanta United FC team owner Arthur Blank and his wife celebrate winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium ...

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) reacts for the crowd after scoring during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on Decem...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) pushes the ball forward during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 ...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-B...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) defends the goal during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the M...

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Ben...

Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz S...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) waves to the fans as he exits the game during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on De...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) wipes down after leaving the game during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on Decembe...

Atlanta United Head Coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-B...

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) and Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland ...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) defends the goal during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the M...

Atlanta United FC fans celebrate after winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by...

Arthur Blank and the team celebrate after winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo...

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) holds the MLS Cup after winning the MLS Cup over the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadi...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank raises the MLS Cup trophy during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timber...

Portland's Jeff Attinella (1) makes a save during the first half during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at ...

Portland's Jeff Attinella (1) defends against Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) during the first half during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta Uni...

Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) yells to his teammates during the first half during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th,...

Atlanta's Leandro Gonzlez Pirez (5) defends against Portland's Liam Ridgewell (24) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on Dece...

Atlanta's Brad Guzan (1) reacts to a second half goal during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Be...

Atlanta's Brad Guzan (1) makes save in the second half during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-B...

Portland's Alvas Powell (2) settles the ball during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadiu...

Atlanta's Brad Guzan (1) makes a save in the second half during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes...

Atlanta fans cheer during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo ...

Game attendance is announced on the overheard video board during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercede...

Atlanta fans hold a copy of the Atlanta Journal Constitution announcing Atlanta's victory during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC ...

Atlanta's Miguel Almiron (10) waves a flag at the fans in the post-game celebration during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on Dec...

Portland's starting 11 prior to the start of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in At...

Portland head coach Giovanni Savarese argues with the sideline official during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2...

Portland's Liam Ridgewell (24) talks things over with referee Alan Kelly during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, ...

Atlanta's Miguel Almiron (10) fights for possession along with Portland's Diego Chara (21) and David Guzmn (20) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers ...

Atlanta's Darlington Nagbe (6) moves the ball up the field while defended by Portland's Andy Polo (11) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlan...

Atlanta's Franco Escobar (2) heads the ball during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...

Atlanta's Josef Martinez (left) is congratulated by teammate Franco Escobar (right) after scoring a goal during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atl...

Atlanta's Josef Martinez is congratulated by teammate Miguel Almiron (10) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th...

Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) looks at the crowd after scoring a goal during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018...

Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) talks things over with teammate Miguel Almiron (left) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on Dece...

Portland's Larrys Mabiala (33) passes the ball during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Portland's Liam Ridgewell (24) passes the ball during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Portland's Zarek Valentin (16) makes a move with the ball during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercede...

Atlanta's Miguel Almiron (10) settles the ball during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Atlanta's Jeff Larentowicz (18) slide tackles Portland's Lucas Melano (26) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th...

Atlanta's Franco Escobar (2) and Portland's Liam Ridgewell (24) fight for a header during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on Dece...

Atlanta's Brad Guzan (1) raises his hands in victory as the clock winds down during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8...

Atlanta's Hector Villalba (15) and Portland's Liam Ridgewell (24) fight for a header during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on De...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank raises the MLS Cup trophy during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timber...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank is hugged by team captain Michael Parkhurst (left) during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup be...

Atlanta United players celebrate with the MLS Cup trophy during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers a...

Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino (right) is interviewed during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland T...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank is interviewed during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlan...

Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) holds the MLS Cup trophy while kissing his wife during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup be...

Atlanta United's Leandro Gonzlez Pirez poses with his wife and child, along with the MLS Cup trophy, during the post-game celebration following the conclusion o...

Atlanta United's Jeff Larentowicz poses with his family, along with the MLS Cup trophy, during the post-game celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup...

Atlanta United storm the field after defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 in the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadiu...

Atlanta United supporter during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank hammers home the golden spike before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 ...

Atlanta United huddle before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.(P...

Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana (4) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz S...

Portland Timbers Head Coach Giovanni Savarese and Atlanta United Head Coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino look on during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta Unite...

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Be...

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) and Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) challenge for a header during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atl...

Atlanta United Head Coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Ben...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) with a bicycle kick nearly scores in the first half of the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portlan...

Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) is defended by Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta Unite...

Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (18) is challenged by Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse (17) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta Uni...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) scores during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Ben...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) and Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) celebrate a goal during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta Uni...

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Portland Timbers defender Zarek Valentin (16) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz S...

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Sta...

Major League Soccer cup before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA....

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadiu...

Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (18) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz S...

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) and Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) celebrate a second half goal during the MLS Cup Finals match betwee...

Major League Soccer pregame before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta,...

Atlanta United Head Coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Ben...

Atlanta United starting eleven before the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlan...

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium i...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atl...

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Sta...

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8), Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) , Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) Atlanta United defender ...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz St...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on Decem...

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) with his son after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-B...

Atlanta United Head Coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank raises the Major League Soccer Philip F. Anschutz trophy after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Ti...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank hugs Atlanta United defender Michael Parkhurst (3) after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers ...

Atlanta United captain Michael Parkhurst (3) raises the Major League Soccer Philip F. Anschutz trophy after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and...

Atlanta United captain Michael Parkhurst (3) raises the Major League Soccer Philip F. Anschutz trophy after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and ...

Atlanta United captain Michael Parkhurst (3) kisses the Major League Soccer Philip F. Anschutz trophy after the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and...

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) and Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara (21) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portlan...

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) and Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (18) celebrate Escobar's goal during the MLS Cup Finals match between A...

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (15) the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in...

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ...

Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) is defended by Portland Timbers defender Jorge Villafana (4) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta Unit...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz S...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) heads a ball while Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) defends during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlan...

Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz S...

Major League Soccer referee Alan Kelly shows a yellow card to Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara (21) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta Unite...

Atlanta United Head Coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Ben...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) walks off the pitch for possibly the final time in Atlanta during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta United ...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) is substituted by Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) during the MLS Cup Finals match between Atlanta Uni...

Fox Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas works on set during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz ...

Major League Soccer on-field displays during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in At...

Major League Soccer's MLS Cup trophy during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atl...

Atlanta United fan with a sign during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, ...

Atlanta United fans with blown-up player faces during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Atlanta United fan with a sign during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, ...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) reacts after a second half Atlanta goal during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on Decemb...

Portland's Jorge Villafa-a (4) prepares to take a shot during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-B...

Atlanta fans light up Mercedes Benz Stadium with their cell phones during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 a...

Atlanta United players react after receiving the MLS Cup trophy during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at M...

Atlanta United players react after receiving the MLS Cup trophy with team owner Arthur Blank down in front during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and A...

Portland Timbers assistant coach Guillermo Valencia during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz...

Atlanta's Darlington Nagbe (6) hugs a Portland Timbers assistant coach prior to the start of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on D...

Atlanta fans present a train tifo prior to the start of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz St...

Atlanta's Miguel Almiron (10) grimaces in pain during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) spreads his arms wide during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz ...

Atlanta's Leandro Gonzlez Pirez (5) settles the ball while defended by Portland's Andy Polo (11) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta Uni...

Portland head coach Giovanni Savarese talks to the side referee during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at M...

Atlanta's Franco Escobar (2) passes the ball into the box during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercede...

Atlanta's Leandro Gonzlez Pirez (5) battles for possession of the ball with Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse (17) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and ...

Atlanta's Leandro Gonzlez Pirez (5) and Greg Garza (4) argue with referee Alan Kelly during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on De...

Portland's Dairon Asprilla (27) moves the ball up the field during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Merce...

Atlanta's Ezequiel Barco (right) rides on the back of teammate Miguel Almiron during the celebration following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portlan...

Atlanta United players celebrate their MLS Cup victory following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8t...

Atlanta's Julian Gressel is interviewed following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Merc...

Soccer ball on the pitch prior to the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) during warmups prior to the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the M...

Former professional boxer, Evander Holyfield, prior to the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Be...

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) celebrates his goal during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at ...

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on D...

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) heads the ball during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the M...

Portland Timbers forward Lucas Melano (26) eyes the ball during the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Me...

The Atlanta fans celebrate their win after the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium i...

Team owner Arthur Blank (r) is interviewed after their win in the MLS Cup between the Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers on December 8, 2018 at the Mer...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank hammers home the golden spike prior to the start of the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December...

Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) reacts to an Atlanta goal during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Merce...

Fox Sports soccer broadcasters Rob Stone (left), Maurice Edu (center), and Alexi Lalas (right) at Mercedes Benz Stadium for the MLS Cup between the Portland Tim...

Atlanta's Jeff Larentowicz (rear) and Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse (17) go high for a header during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC...

Referee Alan Kelly signals to the bench as Atlanta's Julia Gressel (24) checks on teammate Miguel Almiron (ground) during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbe...

Atlanta's Leandro Gonzlez Pirez (rear) and Portland's Andy Polo (11) go high for a header during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC ...

Atlanta's Miguel Almiron (10) moves the ball up the field while defended by Portland's David Guzmn (20) and Diego Chara (21) during the MLS Cup between the Port...

Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) "smokes" the competition after scoring a goal during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th...

Portland's Liam Ridgewell (24) goes high for a header during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Be...

Portland's Zarek Valentin (16) moves the ball up the field during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Merced...

Atlanta's Miguel Almiron (10) settles the ball during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stad...

Atlanta United fans chant in the stands during the MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC on December 8th, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in ...

Atlanta head coach Gerardo Martino (back row far right) and family pose with the MLS Cup trophy following the conclusion of the MLS Cup between the Portland Tim...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy over his head after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz ...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in ...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy over his head after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz ...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in ...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy over his head after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz ...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron kisses the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in...

Atlanta United midfielder Eric Remedi celebrates after a second half score against the Portland Timbers during the MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, ...

Atlanta United players celebrate with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, ...

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (left), defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (center) and another teammate celebrate with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after ...

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in At...

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) makes a pass to a teammate during the first half of the MLS Cup against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadiu...

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) deflects the ball away from an Atlanta United defender during the first half of the MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadiu...

Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse chases down the ball during the first half of the MLS Cup against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, G...

Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (back) kicks the ball in front of Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez's face during the second half of the MLS Cup at...

Atlanta United players rush the field at the final whistle after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlan...

Atlanta United players wave their hands in anticipation as they await the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy to arrive on stage after winning the MLS Cup against the Por...

Portland Timbers midfielder Andy Polo (left) runs past several Atlanta United defenders during the first half of the MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...

Portland Timbers midfielder Andy Polo runs down field during the first half of the MLS Cup against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Phot...

Atlanta United fans celebrate after a first half score during the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Austin...

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan looks towards the stands after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. At...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez carries the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in A...

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (right) runs past a Portland Timbers defender during the second half of the MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta...

Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell (24) makes a pass back to his goalkeeper during the second half of the MLS Cup against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz ...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron runs downfield during the second half of the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, ...

Portland Timbers midfielder David Guzman (20) tries to hold off Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (24) during the second half of the MLS Cup at Mercedes-...

Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell makes a pass during the second half of the MLS Cup against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Pho...

Atlanta United fans gather for a pregame rally in the Gulch outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the start of the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers in Atl...

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) fights for the ball against Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) during the second half of the MLS Cup at Mer...

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (24) bounces the ball off his chest amongst several Portland Timber defenders during the second half of the MLS Cup at ...

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank (right) hugs defender Michael Parkhurst (3) as he hands him the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against th...

MLS Commissioner Don Garber (right) lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy to present to Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank (center) and defender Michael Parkhurst ...

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (center) poses with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy for photographers after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timb...

Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy over his head after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz...

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