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Real Salt Lake Shuts Out Portland for First Clean Sheet of 2026
The hosts dominated from the jump, with Zavier Gozo and Diego Luna on the scoresheet in a statement performance. Real Salt Lake got back on track Saturday afternoon with a resounding 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, the hosts' first clean sheet of the 2026 season. RSL got things started early, with homegrown talent Zavier Gozo getting on the scoresheet in the 10th minute. Sergi Solans collected a pass near midfield, turned, and drove down the middle of the field before
Jarrett Smith
May 32 min read


Maddie's Version: The Response Was the Point
Atlanta United needed to keep stacking wins after the Toronto result and the Open Cup. And tonight, against Montréal, they did exactly that. Three goals, three points, and a performance that felt like more than just a result. It was a weird start, though. I have to be honest about that. Montréal scored in the sixth minute, and it came off a giveaway. Atlanta was too slow building out of the back, and Montréal does not press high unless they absolutely have to. Atlanta got cau
Madison Crews
May 33 min read


Final Whistle: Three Goals, Three Wins, One Week, Atlanta United Are on a Run
The first match of May for Atlanta United was the sixth match in 18 days for the Five Stripes, covering both MLS and US Open Cup play. It was an opportunity to go for a third win in a row. Three wins in a row in all competitions for Atlanta United for the first time since 2021. (photo: Vanessa Angel for the SDH Network) Tata Martino made some rotations from the midweek win at Matthews against Charlotte FC. Lucas Hoyos started in net. The backline was Pedro Amador, Enea Mihaj,
Jon Nelson
May 23 min read


The History of Soccer in Atlanta: How the South's Biggest City Became a Soccer Town
"When you say you're with Atlanta, then people know and understand. Atlanta is U.S. soccer to people around the world." — Vic Rouse, Atlanta Chiefs head coach, February 1969 Atlanta did not discover soccer when Atlanta United arrived. Atlanta United discovered what had been here all along. This is that story. The history of soccer in Atlanta stretches back more than a century, to immigrant communities kicking a ball at Piedmont Park in 1908 and a handful of Scotsmen and Engli

Jason Longshore
May 215 min read


The man building a soccer club entirely from home
FC Supra co-founder Rocco Placentino talks to SDH AM about building a CPL franchise entirely from Québécois players, the sprint of year one, and what comes next for soccer in Québec.

Jason Longshore
May 24 min read


The Georgia Call-Up: Mary Persons' Connor Vantone
Mary Persons senior center back and three-year captain Connor Vantone is featured in The Georgia Call-Up. Read his Q&A with coach Jacob Haygood on leadership, Rüdiger inspiration, and his growth as a defender.
Madison Crews
May 15 min read
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