ATLANTA, GA – In a high-stakes showdown, Atlanta United defeated top-seed Inter Miami CF 2-1 in Game 2 of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, forcing a decisive Game 3 in this Best-of-3 series. An electrifying crowd of 68,455 packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the fifth-largest attendance in MLS playoff history, rallying Atlanta to this thrilling win.
The evening was unforgettable as fans, known as the 17s, responded to players’ and coaches’ calls for all-out support. When Xande Silva netted the game-winner in stoppage time, the stadium’s roar was deafening. Atlanta’s own Arthur Blank ceremoniously struck the Golden Spike, while celebrities like Lil Yachty and Atlanta Braves players Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II joined in support. A special tribute honored Macaroni Tony, a loyal fan since the club’s inception, adding poignancy to the night.
In a massive weekend for the venue, Mercedes-Benz Stadium welcomed over 140,000 fans across both Atlanta United’s win and the Atlanta Falcons’ Sunday game. Interim head coach Rob Valentino reflected, “It’s crazy, it’s so loud. It felt like I remember it. I’m grateful for the people that showed up. It was an unbelievable moment.”
