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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
Eye of the Tiger: A Season to Remember for Atlanta United 2
It’s been just over a week since Atlanta United 2’s season officially came to a close, and I wanted to put into words what this year was like — not only to watch, but to cover and call for the 2’s. Photos by Sofia Cupertino Now on the Five Stripes Countdown on 92.9 The Game, I do the Matchday Mixtape for each match. I thought I’d do the same thing for this article — but one song kept coming to mind whenever I thought about Atlanta United 2. “Eye of the Tiger” – Survivor Writ
Madison Crews
Oct 15, 20254 min read
StationSoccer™ Turns MARTA Stations into Community Hubs as World Cup Approaches
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, Atlanta’s StationSoccer™ network is growing into one of the city’s most inspiring legacy stories. A new field planned for the Hamilton E. Holmes MARTA station will bring free soccer access and wraparound community services — from fresh food to financial education — to Atlanta’s West Side.
Ayah Mateen
Oct 9, 20254 min read
Morning Espresso: Where Dreams Meet Deadlines — Asia and Africa Decide Their Fates
As the world turns toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the final rounds of qualifying are bringing tension, history, and heartbreak across...
Jason Longshore
Oct 7, 20254 min read
Morning Espresso: Chaos in Marietta, Nashville’s First Trophy, and Global Drama
Welcome to another edition of Morning Espresso on the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University — Atlanta’s premier...
Jason Longshore
Oct 2, 20255 min read
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