Atlanta United

Falcons fall, Georgia Tech upsets Miami, Ole Miss tops Georgia & Atlanta United advances

It was a tough weekend for some Atlanta sports fans, with mixed outcomes across teams.

November 11, 2024 8:06am EST

Atlanta United parts ways with head coach, 2 assistant coaches

Atlanta United has dismissed head coach Gonzalo Pineda, as announced by the club today. Assistant Coach Rob Valentino will assume the role of interim head coach effective immediately.

June 3, 2024 12:14pm EDT

Atlanta United funds 11 new soccer mini-pitches across Georgia

The Peach State will soon have more than 10 new places to play soccer thanks to Atlanta United's Georgia 100 campaign.

May 29, 2024 6:19am EDT

Steve Cannon to bid farewell to AMBSE after transformative 8-year tenure

Steve Cannon, vice chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), will be retiring at the end of June. The announcement marks the end of an 8-year tenure which has seen substantial growth and innovation, notably with the launch of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United.

April 15, 2024 9:51pm EDT

Atlanta United announces plans to expand training facility

Atlanta United has announced plans to expand and enhance the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground.

April 11, 2024 7:45am EDT

Watch: Cancer survivor surprised by favorite nurse at Atlanta United game

Edwin was there for Dakota as she went through her most intense treatments in her battle against cancer. Two years later, the young cancer survivor was surprised by her favorite nurse when she was picked to hit the golden spike.

October 6, 2023 8:03am EDT

Atlanta United beats Montreal 1-0, ends long skid on road

Brooks Lennon scored early in the second half and Brad Guzan made it stand up as Atlanta United snapped a nine-match winless streak on the road with a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night.

July 8, 2023 11:31pm EDT

Giakoumakis, late own goal help Atlanta beat Fire 2-1

Giorgos Giakoumakis became just the second player in MLS history to score in each of his first five starts and Atlanta United used an own goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 Sunday.

April 23, 2023 9:26pm EDT

Big day for Atlanta's professional sports teams

If there's a good day to be an Atlanta sports fan, today is the day. The Braves, Hawks and Five Stripes are all playing games at home today.

April 23, 2023 1:01pm EDT

Atlanta United secures first regular-season win against Red Bulls

Atlanta United secured a 1-0 victory over New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in front of 43,511 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

April 2, 2023 7:34am EDT

Former Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes dies in South Florida accident, MLS says

Former Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes died Thursday morning following an accident in South Florida, according to Major League Soccer. Walkes was 25 years old.

January 19, 2023 10:02am EST

Atlanta United releases Josef Martínez as he joins Miami

Striker Josef Martínez, with Atlanta United since 2017, will join Inter Miami CF in a corresponding move.

January 18, 2023 11:12am EST

Atlanta soccer community reacts to sudden death of American journalist Grant Wahl in Qatar

Grant Wahl intimately covered Atlanta United's inaugural season, leading up to the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. One year later, Atlanta United won MLS Cup.

December 10, 2022 7:38am EST

Atlanta United's Thiago Almada becomes first MLS player to represent Argentina in a World Cup

Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada earned the opportunity of a lifetime, a late call-up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

November 18, 2022 10:44am EST

Checkout-free market offers alcohol, hot food at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium swipe or tap their credit card or phone to enter the store, take what they want, and leave without waiting in a checkout line. The store offers packaged drinks — including beer — packaged snacks and hot concessions items.

October 23, 2022 9:32am EDT