First-half goals from Ezequiel Barco and Emerson Hyndman led visiting Atlanta United to a 2-1 victory over host Nashville SC in the MLS opener for both teams Saturday.
It was the first MLS contest in franchise history for Nashville, while Atlanta won its first season opener in four attempts.
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