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Atlanta United sets MLS postseason attendance record in first playoff game

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Fans watch the match between the Atlanta United and the Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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.