Atlanta United prepares for the MLS Cup

In only the second season of Major League Soccer in Atlanta, Atlanta United is about to throw it down in Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the MLS Cup title Saturday against the Portland Timbers!

Atlanta reaches MLS final in 2nd year, knocks out Red Bulls

Atlanta United advanced to Major League Soccer's championship match in just its second season, losing to the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Thursday night on a goal in second-half stoppage time but winning the two-match Eastern Conference final by a 3-1 aggregate score.

Atlanta United routs New York Red Bulls 3-0 in East final

ATLANTA (AP) - After the final whistle blew, the Atlanta players lingered in the middle of the pitch, doling out hugs and soaking up the cheers of more than 70,000 fans. Everyone knew this was a huge step toward the MLS Cup. Everyone knew how much this meant to a city that has known so much sporting heartbreak.

Martinez scores twice, Atlanta United beats NYCFC 3-1

ATLANTA (AP) - Josef Martinez scored two goals and Atlanta United won the first playoff series in franchise history, knocking off New York City FC 3-1 in the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday.

16-year-old Bello scores, Atlanta tops New England

ATLANTA (AP) - Sixteen-year-old George Bello scored his first professional goal and Atlanta United stayed in front of the Supporters' Shield race with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday. Bello opened the scoring in the 17th minute, settling Leandro Gonzalez Pirez's pass along the left wing and finishing with a low, hard left-footed shot. Bello became the...

North Georgia distillery scores with Atlanta United partnership

When people talk about the spirit at Atlanta United games, they usually mean the overwhelming support of fans.  But thanks to a groundbreaking local distillery, a whole new kind of spirit is about to help fans celebrate their favorite soccer team.

Martinez scores two more in Atlanta United win

WASHINGTON (AP) - Wayne Rooney scored his first MLS goal to help D.C. United beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday night. United (4-9-5), who won for just the second time since May 19, took a 2-1 lead on an own goal in the 90th minute when Ulises Segura's cross deflected off Colorado's Niki Jackson into the net.

Ashanti to sing national anthem at MLS All-Star game, replacing T-Pain

Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that Grammy award winner Ashanti will perform the national anthem at the MLS All-Star game on August 1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ashanti will replace two-time Grammy award winner and Atlanta United F.C. super fan, T-Pain, who was originally scheduled to perform but had to cancel due to the need for vocal rest, according to Major League...

Atlanta's Martinez sets MLS record with 6th career hat trick

ATLANTA (AP) - Josef Martinez set an MLS record with his sixth career hat trick and Atlanta United rallied to beat D.C. United 3-1 on Saturday. Martinez has a league-leading 22 goals in 22 appearances this season. With 12 game left, he's on pace to break the MLS season record of 27 held by Roy Lassiter, Chris Wondolowski and Bradley Wright-Phillips.