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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
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
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