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ATLANTA — After a historic inaugural season, Atlanta United played its first playoff game Thursday night.
The game against Columbus Crew SC took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta United is the first MLS expansion team since Seattle in 2009 to qualify for the playoffs in its first year.
The team set a postseason MLS attendance record with 67,221 tickets for the game.
Atlanta United lost to Columbus Crew in penalty kicks.
Disappointing end to an incredible season pic.twitter.com/3kzBSGfqJW
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) October 27, 2017
Cox Media Group
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