Atlanta star Josef Martinez expected to miss at least 1 game

MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta United star Josef Martinez is expected to miss at least one game after injuring his right knee and ankle, a better-than-expected diagnosis that sets up the dynamic striker to be available for the MLS playoffs.

Pity Martinez leads Atlanta past Minnesota for US Open Cup

Pity Martinez scored a goal and set up an own-goal by Minnesota with a nifty pass, leading short-handed Atlanta United to another trophy with a 2-1 victory in the final of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night.

Atlanta United beats Club America 3-2 for Campeones Cup

Josef Martinez scored on a penalty kick in the 65h minute after being stopped on his first attempt, and Atlanta United gave Major League Soccer rare bragging rights over Liga MX by beating Club America 3-2 for the Campeones Cup on Wednesday night.

U.S. Open Cup: Orlando City 0, Atlanta United 2

Eric Remedi stabbed in Julian Gressell's cross eight minutes before halftime, then helped create a second goal late, and Atlanta United advanced to its first ever U.S. Open Cup Final with a 2-0 seminal victory over Orlando City at Exploria Stadium on Tuesday night. 

2 own-goals send Atlanta United to 3-0 win over LA Galaxy

ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United is back in a familiar spot. First place. Pressing the attack right from the start, the reigning MLS Cup champions scored a pair of own-goals in the first half and got a penalty kick from Josef Martinez to finish off a 3-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Saturday, pushing the reigning MLS Cup champions into a tie for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Meram nets pair, Atlanta United tops Impact 2-1

ATLANTA (AP) - Justin Meram scored his first two goals for Atlanta United, netting the winner in the 83rd minute, in a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact on Saturday night. Meram, who was acquired in a trade with Columbus in early May, was a step off the line when Brek Shea put a touch along the end line on a loose ball that ended on Meram's foot. The play started as a corner kick and a...