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"No Ceiling": Atlanta United's New Number Six Arrives With a Continent's Attention
Atlanta United has signed Uruguayan midfielder Mauricio Amaro from Defensor Sporting, CIES's top rated U21 midfielder in South America this year.

Jason Longshore
3 days ago5 min read


Maddie's Version: This One Hurts
Atlanta United blew a 2-0 lead in a 3-2 loss to Philadelphia after a red card changed the game. Madison Crews breaks down the collapse and what comes next.
Madison Crews
Aug 22 min read


Philadelphia Union Scores Twice in Final Three Minutes to Sink Ten-Man Atlanta United
Atlanta United played over an hour down a man in Chester, Pennsylvania, and led into stoppage time before Philadelphia Union scored twice late for a 3-2 win.
Jon Nelson
Aug 13 min read


Training Ground Notebook: Atlanta United's Rebuild Isn't Just About the Roster
Pedro Amador is out, Fafa Picault is steadying the locker room, and a very different Philadelphia Union team is up next for Atlanta United.

Jason Longshore
Jul 309 min read


Maddie's Version: Atlanta United's Real Problem Isn't the Defense
Atlanta United's 4-1 loss to New England Revolution exposed an attack that isn't scoring, not a bad defense. Plus: Atlanta United 2's gutsy 3-2 win.

Jason Longshore
Jul 273 min read


Down Two Goals in Charlotte, Atlanta United Fight Back to a Draw
Atlanta United rallied from a two-goal deficit at Charlotte FC, with goals from Elias Báez and Miguel Almirón securing a 2-2 draw on the road.
Jon Nelson
Jul 233 min read


Missed Chances Haunt Atlanta United in 1-0 Road Defeat to Nashville SC
Atlanta United controlled long stretches at GEODIS Park but couldn't convert, falling 1-0 to Nashville SC on a late Shak Mohammed header.
Jon Nelson
Jul 174 min read


The City That Built Itself Into This Moment
Atlanta wasn't on the 1994 World Cup host city list. This summer it hosts a semifinal. The full story of how the city built its soccer culture, stadium, and reputation from scratch over 60 years.

Jason Longshore
Jun 1014 min read


Real Salt Lake Shuts Out Portland for First Clean Sheet of 2026
The hosts dominated from the jump, with Zavier Gozo and Diego Luna on the scoresheet in a statement performance. Real Salt Lake got back on track Saturday afternoon with a resounding 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, the hosts' first clean sheet of the 2026 season. RSL got things started early, with homegrown talent Zavier Gozo getting on the scoresheet in the 10th minute. Sergi Solans collected a pass near midfield, turned, and drove down the middle of the field before
Jarrett Smith
May 32 min read


Real Salt Lake Rolls San Diego 4-2 to Stay Hot in the West
Sergi Solans bagged a brace, Diego Luna set the tone early, and RSL's first half was nearly perfect. Pablo Mastroeni's side is more than sneaky good.
Jarrett Smith
Apr 192 min read


MLS Values Are Rising, But the League’s Business Story Is Still Local
MLS franchise values are rising, but the league’s strongest growth story is still local. A look at what Sportico’s latest valuations reveal about ticketing, sponsorship, stadium momentum, and whether MLS is poised to grow fast or grow slow in the years ahead.

Jason Longshore
Feb 115 min read


Understanding Before Results
Atlanta United’s preseason win over Lexington SC mattered less for the scoreline and more for what it revealed about how quickly Tata Martino’s ideas are being understood and applied. This analysis looks beyond the goals to examine structure, decision-making, and early signs of identity.

Jason Longshore
Feb 15 min read
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