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Atlanta United Sign Veteran Goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos as Club Enters New Era in Goal
Atlanta United have signed veteran Argentine goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos on a free transfer, adding experience and competition to the goalkeeping room as the club enters a new era following Brad Guzan’s retirement. Hoyos, a known tactical fit for Tata Martino’s style of play, brings more than a decade of top-flight experience and a reputation as a calm, possession-oriented goalkeeper. His arrival sets up an open battle for minutes heading into the 2026 season.
Jason Longshore
Dec 23, 20253 min read
A Two-Way Winger With Upside: Atlanta United’s Enzo Dovlo Explained
Atlanta United’s first-round SuperDraft pick Enzo Dovlo arrives with a profile built for the modern game. After a breakout season at UNC Greensboro with 10 goals and 8 assists, the winger combines 1-v-1 ability, improved finishing, and defensive work rate. With European academy roots and college-tested confidence, Dovlo steps into Atlanta’s pathway with clear upside and a step-by-step approach.
Jason Longshore
Dec 18, 20253 min read
At the Center of the Pathway: José Silva and Atlanta United 2’s Role in Development
José Silva’s promotion to head coach of Atlanta United 2 is about continuity, not change. Having worked across the Academy and Second Team, Silva now sits at the center of the club’s development pathway, balancing player growth with competitive demands in MLS NEXT Pro. His role is to prepare Atlanta’s next generation for the First Team—technically, tactically, and emotionally—while building a side capable of winning meaningful matches.
Jason Longshore
Dec 17, 20254 min read
Local High School Soccer Star Earns Arsenal FC Invitation, Seeks Help to Make London Trip Possible
WALTON COUNTY, GA - Highschooler Avery Anderson has been invited to a week long training session with Arsenal FC in London, but needs her community to help get her there. Avery in action with UFA Loganville (photos courtesy of Jessica Anderson) Avery Anderson and her fellow UFA Loganville teammates have been given the opportunity to work with Arsenal’s staff in April 2026. Anderson will train each day, plus play three games with/against the other students. She will also get t
Chloe Clemensen
Dec 12, 20253 min read
Santiago Pita: The Joy, the Grind, and the Journey to Atlanta United’s First Team
Atlanta United’s newest Homegrown signing, 18-year-old Santiago Pita, is stepping into 2026 with confidence, creativity, and a deep love for the game. After a breakout season with ATL UTD 2, Pita reflects on his journey, the staff who believed in him, and why football remains “everything” as he prepares for his first MLS campaign.
Jason Longshore
Dec 10, 20253 min read
Atlanta Stands Tall in the 2031 Women’s World Cup Bid
Atlanta stands tall in the joint U.S.–Mexico–Costa Rica–Jamaica bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. From hosting the Draw to anchoring major fan festivals and serving as a regional travel hub, the city is positioned as a centerpiece of the most ambitious Women’s World Cup ever proposed — a tournament built around women’s experiences and the growing power of the game across the Southeast.
Jason Longshore
Nov 28, 20256 min read
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