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.

Max Arfsten grew up in Fresno with no academy path, walked on at UC Davis, and converted a penalty in Monterrey before anyone was watching. Now he is on the U.S. World Cup roster.

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.

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.

Atlanta United was outplayed from the opening whistle in a 4-1 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup quarterfinal loss to Orlando City SC at Inter&Co Stadium, ending their run two wins short of CONCACAF Champions Cup qualification.

Atlanta United drew 1-1 at Orlando City Saturday night despite generating 21 shots to Orlando's 7. The Long View breaks down the six-match xG streak, the Fortune-Miranchuk connection, and what it all means heading into Tuesday's US Open Cup quarterfinal.

Atlanta United dominated territory against LA Galaxy but never controlled the result. A full tactical breakdown of the 2-1 loss, including the disallowed Berrocal goal, Gabriel Pec's five-minute takeover, and what the winning streak's trade-off finally cost them.

That is not how you want to leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium before a long road stretch. Atlanta United fell to LA Galaxy 2-1 at home on Saturday, and it was a match that felt like it had layers to it. The first half started well. Atlanta was doing good things. And then the referee became the story for a while, and that changed the feel of the game in a way that was hard to shake. The referee Fotis Bazakos was a main character on Saturday night at the Benz. (photo: Vanessa Angel f

Atlanta United Wraps Their Homestand With The LA Galaxy Coming From Behind To Take Full Points (Photo Courtesy: Vanessa Angel/SDH Network) Atlanta United fell 2-1 to Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night in the final home match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the FIFA World Cup break. Jay Fortune scored his first goal of the season, but two late goals from Gabriel Pec gave the visitors the victory. For the final home match before the building is turned over to the World Cup in

Atlanta United's training ground had a different feel this week. The players sounded like it, Tata Martino sounded like it, and the conversations were less about fixing problems and more about sustaining something that is starting to work. Atlanta United training on Friday ahead of the LA Galaxy match. (photo: Vanessa Angel for the SDH Network) The three-game winning streak has changed the atmosphere inside the building, and nobody in Atlanta's media availability this week tr

Atlanta controlled less of the game than the scoreline suggests. What they controlled was the right part of it. Before the first ball was kicked Saturday night, the tactical shape of the match was already clear. Montréal under interim head coach Philippe Eullaffroy had simplified considerably from what Marco Donadel was attempting earlier in the season. The idea was pragmatic: sit compact, surrender possession voluntarily, defend with numbers, and punish Atlanta in transition

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

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

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,

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.

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.

Alexey Miranchuk and Cooper Sanchez scored as Atlanta United defeated Charlotte FC 2-0 Tuesday to reach the US Open Cup quarterfinals.

Tata Martino reflects on Atlanta United's road win in Toronto, explains why he trusts his academy midfielders averaging 20 years old, and Tristan Muyumba talks goal, the six position, and a baby on the way.

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.

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.