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.
Almiron scores twice, Atlanta United beats Rapids 3-0
Miguel Almiron scored twice in the first 18 minutes and assisted on another goal to help Atlanta United beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday. Almiron opened the scoring in the 10th minute, settling Julian Gressel's wide cross and finishing with a left-footed shot from inside the upper left corner of the 6-yard box.
Martinez sets MLS single-season scoring record, Atlanta wins
ATLANTA (AP) - Josef Martinez broke the MLS season goal record with his 28th, giving Atlanta United the lead in the 74th minute in a 2-1 victory over Orlando City on Friday night. Martinez ran past the defense for a through ball, cutting back his defender and chipping it over Joe Bendik. Martinez briefly looked back at Bendik before taking off his jersey and celebrating with teammates.
Josef Martinez ties MLS single-season record with 27th goal
ATLANTA (AP) - Josef Martinez scored his 27th goal to tie the MLS season record and help Atlanta United beat the Columbus Crew 3-1 on Sunday. Julian Gressel set up Martinez's scoring opportunity with a steal in the Crew's half of the field. He passed it up to Martinez, who broke down a pair of defenders before finishing with his left foot from the top of the penalty area in the 31st...
Josef Martinez sets MLS record for goals in 1st 2 seasons
ATLANTA (AP) - Josef Martinez scored twice for Atlanta United to set an MLS record with 45 goals in his first two seasons, and Tosaint Ricketts had a stoppage-time goal for Toronto FC in a 2-2 draw Saturday. Martinez passed Stern John (44, 1998-99) for most goals in his first two seasons. The Venezuelan striker has 26 goals this season, one short of the MLS record. League-leading Atlanta...
Atlanta United wins home opener before another record crowd
With another record crowd cheering them on, Atlanta United bounced back from an ugly performance in the season opener.