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MLS Next Pro
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
May 104 min read
Final Whistle: Atlanta United 2 Suffocates Chicago in 3-0 Win
Atlanta United 2 earned a dominant 3-0 win over Chicago Fire FC II at SeatGeek Stadium, with goals from Arif Kovac, Cameron Dunbar, and Adrian Gill. Full match recap from SDH Network.
Jason Longshore
Apr 203 min read
More Than The Next Signing: What Javier Pérez Is Building In Atlanta United’s Academy
Javier Pérez explains how Atlanta United’s academy has changed, from staffing and scheduling to nutrition and a more defined football identity across the pathway.
Jason Longshore
Mar 256 min read
Young Atlanta United 2 Side Passes Early Test in 2-1 Win
Atlanta United 2 earned a 2-1 win over Carolina Core in Athens as Cayman Togashi and Daniel Chica scored and José Silva’s young squad handled a physical MLS NEXT Pro match.
Jason Longshore
Mar 94 min read
Building the Next Layer of the Game: Ali Curtis on the Growth of MLS NEXT Pro
MLS NEXT Pro president Ali Curtis discusses the league’s expansion into new markets, independent ownership groups, and how the competition is shaping the future of professional soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Jason Longshore
Mar 45 min read
Winning Opened the Door. Experience Is What’s Keeping It Open in Huntsville.
Huntsville City FC’s 2025 season proved that winning can open the door, but Managing Director Chad Emerson explains why guest experience, community partnerships, youth engagement, and venue flexibility are what will sustain growth in MLS NEXT Pro moving forward.
Jason Longshore
Jan 293 min read
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