‘Truly Special’: Atlanta United Wins MLS Cup, Celebrates With Parade

Atlanta United players celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0 to win the MLS Cup championship soccer match over the weekend.

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The players bounced up and down on a hastily erected stage in the middle of the field, confetti falling all around as they hoisted the championship trophy.

It’s a familiar scene at the end of any season.

Only this time, a team from Atlanta was doing the honors.