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The Atlanta Chiefs: How Atlanta's First Pro Soccer Team Built the Foundation
This page is part of the Soccer Down Here Soccer Reference Desk history of soccer in Atlanta. It covers the original Atlanta Chiefs, 1966 to 1972. A separate page will cover the second Chiefs era, 1978 to 1981. "When you say you're with Atlanta, then people know and understand. Atlanta is U.S. soccer to people around the world." — Vic Rouse, Atlanta Chiefs head coach, February 1969 1. The Decision: Why Atlanta and Why Soccer in 1966 The question that launched professional soc
Jason Longshore
6 hours ago13 min read
The Georgia Call-Up: Greenbrier High School's Aaliyah Silver
Greenbrier senior Aaliyah Silver discusses her soccer journey, leadership, recovery from injury, and the Wolfpack’s upcoming GHSA 5A Girls Soccer State Playoff matchup against Chamblee.
Madison Crews
10 hours ago4 min read
The Long View: The Territory Was Atlanta's, the Result Never Was.
Atlanta United dominated territory against LA Galaxy but never controlled the result. A full tactical breakdown of the 2-1 loss, including the disallowed Berrocal goal, Gabriel Pec's five-minute takeover, and what the winning streak's trade-off finally cost them.
Jason Longshore
13 hours ago10 min read
Daniel Chica: Building Something Real at Atlanta United 2
The 24-year-old defender taught himself how to play center back on YouTube. Now he is one of the rising young players in MLS NEXT Pro, and he came to Atlanta for a reason.
Jason Longshore
1 day ago4 min read
Maddie's Version: Atlanta Let This One Slip Away
That is not how you want to leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium before a long road stretch. Atlanta United fell to LA Galaxy 2-1 at home on Saturday, and it was a match that felt like it had layers to it. The first half started well. Atlanta was doing good things. And then the referee became the story for a while, and that changed the feel of the game in a way that was hard to shake. The referee Fotis Bazakos was a main character on Saturday night at the Benz. (photo: Vanessa Angel f
Jason Longshore
1 day ago3 min read
Final Whistle: LA Galaxy Spoil Atlanta United's Final Home Stand Before World Cup Break
Atlanta United Wraps Their Homestand With The LA Galaxy Coming From Behind To Take Full Points (Photo Courtesy: Vanessa Angel/SDH Network) Atlanta United fell 2-1 to Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night in the final home match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the FIFA World Cup break. Jay Fortune scored his first goal of the season, but two late goals from Gabriel Pec gave the visitors the victory. For the final home match before the building is turned over to the World Cup in
Jon Nelson
2 days ago4 min read
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