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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


Training Ground Notebook: Atlanta United's homegrown core steps forward
Will Reilly, Cooper Sanchez, Jay Fortune, and Matt Edwards are taking ownership of Atlanta United's turnaround. Tata Martino's ideas are starting to take hold, and the homegrowns are leading the way.

Jason Longshore
Apr 306 min read


SDH Network Announces Partnership with NoFo Brew Co
SDH Network and NoFo Brew Co have announced a new partnership to tell the stories of soccer across Georgia, including live broadcasts, World Cup watch parties, and the Soccer Down Here Lager.
Madison Crews
Apr 292 min read


Soccer Mom. School Builder.
Stewart Lathan didn't come to Atlanta United as an educator. She came as a parent. Six years later, the school she built at the training ground is the quiet engine behind everything the academy is becoming.

Jason Longshore
Apr 298 min read


Maddie's Version: The Results Are Finally Matching the Work
Madison Crews breaks down Atlanta United's U.S. Open Cup win in Charlotte, highlighting Cooper Sanchez's first team goal, the homegrown core, and a team that is finally building real momentum.

Jason Longshore
Apr 293 min read


Final Whistle: Cooper Sanchez, Alexey Miranchuk Send Atlanta United to Open Cup Quarterfinals
Alexey Miranchuk and Cooper Sanchez scored as Atlanta United defeated Charlotte FC 2-0 Tuesday to reach the US Open Cup quarterfinals.
Jon Nelson
Apr 283 min read


Carlos Bocanegra Launches Atlanta FC, a Youth Club Built on a Different Idea
Former U.S. Men's National Team captain Carlos Bocanegra has launched Atlanta FC, a new youth soccer club for boys U-8 through U-13 built around a one-team-per-coach development model. Tryouts are May 18-20 in Brookhaven.

Jason Longshore
Apr 283 min read


The Long View: Proof of Concept
Atlanta United won 2-1 at Toronto without Miguel Almirón, overcoming a disallowed goal and an injury to Cayman Togashi. The Long View breaks down how the midfield finally arrived, why the second goal was proof of a season-long process, and what it means for where this team is headed.

Jason Longshore
Apr 278 min read


Maddie's Version: Atlanta United Answered the Moment in Toronto
Atlanta United picks up a 2-1 road win over Toronto FC. Madison Crews breaks down the second half performance, the homegrown standouts, and what it means heading into the Open Cup.
Madison Crews
Apr 262 min read


Final Whistle: The Smooth Operator Delivers, Miranchuk's Curler Sparks Atlanta United's First Road Win of 2026
Alexey Miranchuk's free kick and a Tristan Muyumba strike give Atlanta United a 2-1 road win at Toronto FC, snapping a four-match losing streak.
Jon Nelson
Apr 255 min read


Training Ground Notebook: Tactical clarity, second-half answers, and the price of entertainment
Tata Martino broke down Atlanta United's tactical approach against New England, addressed the second-half struggles, and spoke with real emotion about entertaining the fanbase ahead of Saturday's match at Toronto.

Jason Longshore
Apr 246 min read


The Long View: The Work Was Real, So Was the Loss
2.57 xG. 50 final-third entries. 40 box touches. Atlanta United still lost. The Long View on the gap between the work and the result.

Jason Longshore
Apr 238 min read


Maddie's Version: The One That Got Away
Atlanta United was the better team against New England. So why does this one sting so much? Madison Crews breaks down the loss and what has to change before Toronto.
Madison Crews
Apr 232 min read


The Long View: The Possession Was a Mirage
Atlanta United held 55% possession and completed 535 passes against Nashville SC but created zero big chances. The Long View breaks down the xG gap, the compactness numbers, and why this loss was more than a bad night.

Jason Longshore
Apr 209 min read


Maddie's Version: Atlanta Wasn't a Threat. That's the Problem.
Madison Crews breaks down Atlanta United's loss to Nashville SC, the transition goal that opened the door, and why a stagnant, predictable attack has to change before match compression hits.
Madison Crews
Apr 192 min read


Final Whistle: Nashville Ends the Night Early
Nashville SC ended Atlanta United's night early, handing the Five Stripes a 2-0 defeat and their sixth loss in eight MLS matches. Full match recap from SDH Network.
Jon Nelson
Apr 183 min read


Training Ground Notebook: Atlanta United Faces Nashville Without Its Most Important Player
Tata Martino and Matías Galarza addressed Miguel Almirón's knee injury, the Nashville SC challenge, and a midfield that is only now starting to come together. Here's what Friday's media session revealed.

Jason Longshore
Apr 176 min read


Training Ground Notebook: Atlanta United's Tata Martino and Enea Mihaj Break Down Chicago Breakdown
Tata Martino and Enea Mihaj dissected the structural breakdown that cost Atlanta United against Chicago, addressed a two-game week, and Martino went on record about three unresolved officiating complaints.

Jason Longshore
Apr 148 min read
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