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From Angola to Maine: Lagos Kunga’s Next Chapter Begins in Portland
Lagos Kunga’s move to Portland Hearts of Pine is the next step in a career shaped by resilience and reinvention. From Angola to Atlanta United’s academy, from a U 20 World Cup milestone to the grind of injury recovery, Kunga is now focused on one thing in Maine: returning to himself, one percent at a time.

Jason Longshore
Feb 114 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


Ten Defining Homegrown Moments | Atlanta United at 10
Atlanta United’s Homegrowns have become essential to the club’s identity, delivering defining moments on big stages while inspiring the next generation across Georgia and the South. From unforgettable debuts to major breakthroughs and moves abroad, their journeys prove the academy pathway is real, and that the dream can start in Atlanta and lead anywhere.

Jason Longshore
Feb 106 min read


Ten Defining Goals | Atlanta United at 10
Atlanta United enters its 10th season in 2026, a milestone that invites reflection on the moments that built the club’s identity. Atlanta United at 10 begins with Ten Defining Goals, the strikes that shaped eras, trophies, and unforgettable nights.

Jason Longshore
Feb 96 min read


Atlanta United Will Be Paid in Full: Club Prevails Against Botafogo
Atlanta United has confirmed Botafogo will pay the full outstanding transfer fee, plus interest, for Thiago Almada’s 2024 move after the club prevailed in both FIFA Tribunal and CAS proceedings.

Jason Longshore
Feb 65 min read


Reference Desk: 2026 MLS Roster Rules & Regulations — UPDATED EXPLAINER
Atlanta United roster building lives inside MLS mechanisms that can confuse even longtime fans. This Reference Desk entry explains how Designated Players, General Allocation Money, U22 slots, international limits, and transfer windows shape what Atlanta can do, and when.

Jason Longshore
Feb 67 min read
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