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Maddie's Version: This One Hurts
Atlanta United blew a 2-0 lead in a 3-2 loss to Philadelphia after a red card changed the game. Madison Crews breaks down the collapse and what comes next.
Madison Crews
1 day ago2 min read


Philadelphia Union Scores Twice in Final Three Minutes to Sink Ten-Man Atlanta United
Atlanta United played over an hour down a man in Chester, Pennsylvania, and led into stoppage time before Philadelphia Union scored twice late for a 3-2 win.
Jon Nelson
2 days ago3 min read


Training Ground Notebook: Atlanta United's Rebuild Isn't Just About the Roster
Pedro Amador is out, Fafa Picault is steadying the locker room, and a very different Philadelphia Union team is up next for Atlanta United.

Jason Longshore
4 days ago9 min read


Maddie's Version: Atlanta United's Real Problem Isn't the Defense
Atlanta United's 4-1 loss to New England Revolution exposed an attack that isn't scoring, not a bad defense. Plus: Atlanta United 2's gutsy 3-2 win.

Jason Longshore
Jul 273 min read


Arif Kovac's Brace Lifts a Tired Atlanta United 2 to a Historic 10th Win
Atlanta United 2 beat New York City FC II 3-2 on Sunday at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, picking up its 10th win of the season, the first time in team history it has reached double digits in a single campaign. Arif Kovac scored twice, once in each half, to reclaim the top spot in the MLS NEXT Pro goal contributions race, and Atlanta needed every bit of that cushion once New York twice pulled a goal back late. Not much sleep for Ignacio Suarez-C

Jason Longshore
Jul 264 min read


Maddie's Version: Atlanta Found the Finish It's Been Missing All Season
Down 2-0 at Charlotte, Atlanta United clawed back for a 2-2 draw. Thoughts on the missed call in the box, Elías Báez's breakout night, and the one thing this team has finally started to solve. Atlanta United came away from Charlotte with a 2-2 draw, and for a stretch in the second half, it felt like it could have been more than that. The first half started well. Júnior Alonso made his debut and opened things up right away, sending long balls over the top that found space, esp
Madison Crews
Jul 233 min read


Down Two Goals in Charlotte, Atlanta United Fight Back to a Draw
Atlanta United rallied from a two-goal deficit at Charlotte FC, with goals from Elias Báez and Miguel Almirón securing a 2-2 draw on the road.
Jon Nelson
Jul 233 min read


How Atlanta United Shaped Thiago Almada's Rise to the World Stage
Before Atlético Madrid and a second World Cup final, Thiago Almada was Atlanta United's record signing. Here is the story of how that pathway got built.

Frank Osborne
Jul 224 min read


Training Ground Notebook: What Atlanta United Is Sorting Out Ahead of Charlotte
Cooper Sánchez stays with Atlanta instead of joining U19 Concacaf camp, Junior Alonso settles in, and Tata Martino explains Alexey's role and his read on Nashville ahead of Charlotte.

Jason Longshore
Jul 224 min read


Missed Chances Haunt Atlanta United in 1-0 Road Defeat to Nashville SC
Atlanta United controlled long stretches at GEODIS Park but couldn't convert, falling 1-0 to Nashville SC on a late Shak Mohammed header.
Jon Nelson
Jul 174 min read


How Atlanta United Can Solve Nashville SC's Press Again
A tactical breakdown of Atlanta United vs. Nashville SC, revisiting how Atlanta beat Nashville's press and what it means for the rematch at Geodis Park.

Edward Stratmann
Jul 174 min read


Breaking down what Paulo Díaz adds to Atlanta United
Paulo Díaz joins Atlanta United after seven years at River Plate, where he made 222 appearances and won seven titles. Here's what he adds on the backline.

Edward Stratmann
Jul 154 min read


What Júnior Alonso Brings to the Table for Tata’s Atlanta United
What Júnior Alonso brings to Atlanta United's backline: a World Cup run with Paraguay, six trophies at Atlético Mineiro, and a wand of a left foot.

Edward Stratmann
Jul 145 min read


Six Months from Boedo
Six months after signing from San Lorenzo, Elías Báez reflects on the move to Atlanta United, the MLS adjustment, and watching Messi at the World Cup.

Jason Longshore
Jun 297 min read


The City That Built Itself Into This Moment
Atlanta wasn't on the 1994 World Cup host city list. This summer it hosts a semifinal. The full story of how the city built its soccer culture, stadium, and reputation from scratch over 60 years.

Jason Longshore
Jun 1014 min read


The City That Got Told No
Atlanta was left off the 1994 World Cup host city list the day after the United States won the bid. This is the story of how the city spent 35 years building its way to a 2026 semifinal.

Jason Longshore
Jun 311 min read


Final Whistle: Atlanta United Head Into World Cup Break After 2-0 Loss to Crew
Atlanta United dropped a 2-0 decision to the Columbus Crew in MLS play, falling to 3-9-2 heading into the 2026 World Cup break. Full match report.
Jon Nelson
May 244 min read


Atlanta United Academy Makes History With Four Teams at MLS NEXT Cup
For the first time in club history, Atlanta United is sending four academy teams to MLS NEXT Cup in Salt Lake City. Here's what's at stake for the U-13, U-14, U-16, and U-18 squads.

Jason Longshore
May 245 min read


Training Ground Notebook: A World Cup in the Room
Miguel Almirón is ready for minutes against Columbus before joining Paraguay for the World Cup. Tata Martino takes accountability for the cup loss and looks ahead to the roster break. Notes from Friday's Atlanta United availability.

Jason Longshore
May 226 min read


The World Is Coming to Marietta: Uzbekistan Sets Up World Cup Base Camp at Atlanta United Training Ground
The Uzbekistan National Team, managed by Fabio Cannavaro, will use the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground as its official FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp. Here's how it came together.

Jason Longshore
May 205 min read
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