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Women’s Soccer Stars Partner with FIFA to Drive Global Change
FIFA’s new Player Impact Programme brings 14 top women’s players together to turn their personal stories into real community change. From access initiatives to leadership pathways, the pilot group used three months of coaching and seed funding to build projects rooted in their own experiences. It’s a powerful example of how the women’s game is growing—on and off the pitch.
Jason Longshore
Nov 28, 20254 min read
Opportunity Window: New Faces Push Forward as USMNT Depth Gets Tested
With several USMNT regulars missing, this November window has opened the door for new contenders to step forward. Matt Freese, Max Arfsten, and Cristian Roldan have all pushed their way into Mauricio Pochettino’s plans, turning competition for 2026 roster spots into one of the defining storylines of the final camp of the year.
Jason Longshore
Nov 15, 20253 min read
The Search for Answers: Mexico’s Final Test Before 2026 Begins Now
Mexico enters the final FIFA window of 2025 relying on emerging young talent as injuries sideline key players. With Uruguay and Paraguay ahead, Javier Aguirre’s squad faces two major tests that will help clarify battles for positions, including goalkeeper and right back. These matches offer El Tri an important measure of where the team stands heading into 2026.
Vanessa Angel
Nov 15, 20258 min read
⚽️ Full Circle: Tata Martino Returns to Atlanta United
Atlanta United made it official this morning — Gerardo “Tata” Martino is returning as head coach, signing a contract through the 2027 MLS season. It’s a reunion years in the making between the club’s original architect and a city that still reveres him. 🔴 A Homecoming Built on History Martino, 62, first arrived in Atlanta in 2016 to lead a brand-new MLS expansion side. What followed remains one of the most remarkable launches in league history: two seasons, 124 points, 140 g
Jason Longshore
Nov 6, 20254 min read
Building the Future: How Atlanta United’s RDS Program Shapes Georgia’s Next Generation of Soccer Talent
Atlanta has become the epicenter of soccer in the United States, and the state of Georgia has always produced an incredible depth of talent. While Atlanta United is widely recognized for its successful Academy program, another crucial piece of the development pathway comes even earlier — the Regional Development School, or RDS. The RDS program is a tryout-based initiative designed for advanced players ages 7–14, providing high-level training and technical instruction from Atl
Madison Crews
Oct 30, 20255 min read
Big Boi to Kick Off Decatur WatchFest ’26 as Atlanta Gears Up for World Cup 2026
Atlanta’s soccer soundtrack is going to be busy for the summer of 2026 — and it starts in Decatur. Decatur WatchFest ’26 announced today that Big Boi, Atlanta’s own hip-hop icon, will kick off the month-long celebration with a free concert on Decatur Square on Thursday, June 11, 2026, the same day the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off. A World Cup Party, Atlanta Style Big Boi — one half of the legendary duo OutKast — called it “a great honor” to perform for his hometown crowd. “
Jason Longshore
Oct 23, 20252 min read
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