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,

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.