Mercedes-Benz Stadium & fans 'United' in team spirit
With regular season games underway for the Atlanta Falcons and soccer fans cheering on their Atlanta United heading into the regular season finale, it’s not hard to find team spirit around the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And those still in need of some flashy apparel to support their favorite Atlanta teams won’t have to look far to find it.
Man arrested during Atlanta United match for allegedly throwing beer cup at referee
A man was arrested on Tuesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for allegedly throwing a beer cup at a referee at the Atlanta United match, according to Atlanta Police.
$7 off for Moe's Southwest Grill app users after 7 Atlanta United goals
Lines are long and the burritos are delicious. Fans of the Atlanta United soccer team are not only enjoying a 7 goal game on Wednesday but $7 off at Moe's Southwest Grill on Thursday.
Atlanta debuts at glitzy new home with 3-0 win over Dallas
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United finally moved into their glitzy new home. It was worth the wait. Another boisterous, sellout crowd. Their first victory in more than seven weeks. A thoroughly dominating performance. Josef Martinez, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez and Greg Garza scored Sunday for the MLS expansion team, which thrilled the packed house of 45,314 with a 3-0 rout of FC Dallas in its debut at...
Atlanta United says goodbye to Bobby Dodd Stadium
What looked at the start of the season to be a placeholder until Mercedes-Benz Stadium was ready, Bobby Dodd Stadium felt like a home by the end.
Soccer in the Streets uses the game to serve youth
Some of the city's most passionate soccer fans came together at the home of the Atlanta United, the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta.
Atlanta United to play in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in September
Atlanta United announced the rescheduling of three matches, all to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium over the final two months of the 2017 MLS Regular Season. Two matches originally scheduled in August will now be played on Wednesday, Sept. 20 (against LA Galaxy) and Tuesday, Oct. 3 (against Minnesota United).
Meehan's brings luck of the Irish to Atlanta United
The arrival of the Atlanta United FC to the sports scene is driving soccer fever to new heights in Atlanta -- and fans who can't see the team in-person can catch every televised match at one of the city's top Irish pubs.
PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire
Atlanta United returns to Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday to take on Chicago Fire in an early-season Eastern Conference matchup between two teams above the red line. In addition to a nationally televised audience on UniMas, Saturday will mark the first match in MLS history to be simulcast on Facebook Live via the Univision Deportes Facebook page. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Atlanta United romps to another win, 4-0 over Chicago Fire
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United hardly resembles an expansion team. Josef Martinez is a big reason for that. Martinez scored a pair of second-half goals, giving him an MLS-leading five on the season, and United turned in another dominating performance with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday. "Josef is a handful," United goalkeeper Alec Kann said. "He's going to...
Atlanta United players awed by reception from supporters at first game
Atlanta United players took to the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium and, before starting warm-ups for their franchise's opening game, they nearly all turned to applaud the crowd.
Red Bulls rally to spoil Atlanta United's debut, 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United had the lead and the sellout home crowd in its first match as an expansion team. The New York Red Bulls had the experience that made the difference in a second-half turnaround that included some unexpected help from Atlanta - a decisive own goal. New York scored two second-half goals in a span of about 6 minutes and the Red Bulls rallied for a 2-1 victory over...
Atlanta United trades for Kyle Reynish from Red Bulls
Atlanta United has traded for goalkeeper Kyle Reynish from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for a 2018 Natural Fourth Round SuperDraft selection.
Atlanta United finds homegrown talent
Andrew Carleton turned 16 this week, but even before he could drive, he had already become Atlanta's newest hometown hero. Carleton signed with Atlanta's new MLS soccer team Atlanta United and became an instant celebrity.
Photos: New Falcons stadium taking shape in Downtown Atlanta
The new home of the Atlanta Falcons has begun to take shape downtown.
Arthur Blank diagnosed with treatable form of prostate cancer
He is most notable in Atlanta for being on the sidelines battling with the Falcons on any given Sunday, but Arthur Blank opened up Tuesday on a different battle.
Marietta Approves New Soccer Training Facility
Atlanta's new professional soccer team will have a training facility in Marietta.
Marietta Closer to Creating Professional Soccer Facility
Professional soccer could be coming to Marietta. At a work session Monday night, the city council approved an memorandum of understanding to build a complex for the pro-soccer team owned by Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
Remedi scores 1st MLS goal, Atlanta beats NYCFC in 1st leg
NEW YORK (AP) - Eric Remedi scored his first MLS goal in the 37th minute and Atlanta United beat New York FC 1-0 on Sunday in the first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Atlanta, which has won 11 of its 18 road games this season, hosts the second leg next Sunday. Remedi tapped in a rebound after Josef Martínez's one-touch shot was blocked by Sean Johnson and settled against...
Toronto FC spoils Atlanta United's Supporters' Shield bid
TORONTO (AP) - Lucas Jansson scored twice and Toronto FC spoiled Atlanta United's Supporters' Shield bid, winning 4-1 on Sunday in the regular-season finale.