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.

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.

Jay Fortune's 86th-minute equalizer salvaged a 1-1 draw for Atlanta United at Orlando City, as the Five Stripes outshot the Lions 21-7 ahead of Tuesday's Open Cup quarterfinal.

Tata Martino, Tomás Jacób, Manu Latte Lath, and Luke Brennan address the 70-minute problem, the Orlando doubleheader, and the weight of the MLS salary list ahead of a critical week for Atlanta United.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tata Martino breaks down Atlanta United's final third problem ahead of Wednesday's match against New England Revolution. Plus: Cooper Sanchez is ahead of every timeline.

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.

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.

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.