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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
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
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