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Atlanta United Unified Team completes second straight unbeaten season
Following the MLS match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta United Special Olympics Unified Team faced Nashville SC. After a scoreless first half, the second half provided an exciting 30 minutes of soccer and concluded with an Atlanta United Unified victory.
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Atlanta United falls short against Nashville SC at home
Atlanta United fell 2-0 to Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2024. After a long break and two road matches, the 5-Stripes returned home for their first MLS match since a 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew on July 20. Despite carrying momentum from a road win in Charlotte, Atlanta struggled early and was unable to recover.
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Atlanta United honors Apalachee High School following tragic mass shooting
At the club's home match on September 14 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United honored Apalachee High School, the site of a deadly mass shooting earlier this month. The stadium held a moment of silence for the victims prior to kickoff between Atlanta United and Nashville SC. Players wore black armbands with the Apalachee logo on them, and a sign that read "Love Will Prevail" featuring the Apalachee "A" hung from the Gulch.
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Mike Conti & Jason Longshore win GABBY Award for best sports play-by-play
You know them, 17s. You've heard their voices rise when an Atlanta United player scores a game-winning goal, whether at Mercedes-Benz Stadium or on the road. Their broadcast calls have coined catchy phrases to describe the club's best plays on the pitch.
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Atlanta United 2 releases availability report for matchday 27
Atlanta United 2 today announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its regular season match against Huntsville City FC at Fifth Third Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15 (3:00 p.m. ET, MLSNEXTPro.com, Soccer Down Here).
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Atlanta United falls to Nashville SC amid roster milestones and celebrations
Atlanta United faced off against Nashville SC at home on September 14, 2024. The match saw the following starting lineup for Atlanta United: Brad Guzan (c), Brooks Lennon, Stian Gregersen, Derrick Williams (Luis Abram 86'), Pedro Amador (Noah Cobb 90'), Bartosz Slisz (Tristan Muyumba 70'), Jay Fortune (Dax McCarty 70'), Alexey Miranchuk, Xande Silva (Edwin Mosquera 37'), Saba Lobjanidze, and Daniel Ríos (Jamal Thíare 70'). Unused substitutes included Josh Cohen, Luke Brennan, and Tyler Wolff.
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Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC for Latin Heritage Night
Atlanta United is set to host Nashville SC for Latin Heritage Night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 14. The match will kick off at 7:30 pm and will be followed by a game between the Unified teams of both clubs.
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Atlanta United aims to build momentum against Nashville SC after international break
Atlanta United returns from the international break with two consecutive home matches, starting this weekend against rivals Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The 5-Stripes are coming off a significant 1-0 road win against Charlotte FC and aim to build momentum as the regular season nears its end. Atlanta currently sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the eighth seed by only two points. Meanwhile, Nashville is positioned at 15th in the East and seeks to end an eight-match losing streak. They are five points behind Atlanta with seven matches...
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Atlanta United announces availability report for upcoming match against Nashville SC
Atlanta United today announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14 (7:30 p.m. EST, MLS Season Pass, 92.9 The Game, La Mejor).
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Atlanta United adjusts player designations ahead of Nashville SC match
Atlanta United announced today that it has changed roster designation tags on two players. Effective for the remainder of the season, Bartosz Slisz will now occupy Atlanta United’s second Designated Player slot. In a corresponding move, the club bought down the Salary Budget Charge of defender Stian Gregersen to remove his Designated Player tag by utilizing General Allocation Money (GAM).
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Atlanta United sells out home match against Nashville SC
Atlanta United's home match on September 14 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against Nashville SC has sold out. More than 43,000 tickets have been distributed for the rivalry meeting.
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Atlanta United introduces annual Media Ambassador Award in partnership with Gallagher
Atlanta United announced today that it will annually recognize a Media Ambassador, presented by Gallagher. The award will honor a First Team Atlanta United player who best demonstrates values of professionalism, respect, and integrity through their interactions with the media. Local media members who regularly cover the club and work with its players will vote for the recipient.
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Atlanta United gears up for Latin Heritage Night featuring special Olympics unified match
After taking on Charlotte FC on August 31, Atlanta United will face another regional rival this Saturday. The club hosts Nashville SC for Latin Heritage Night. This week also features an exciting event for the Atlanta United Unified Team as they play against Nashville SC's Unified team.
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Atlanta United Community Fund opens two new pitches with Augusta Arsenal
The Atlanta United Community Fund (AUCF) on Tuesday hosted the grand opening for a pair of soccer fields granted to Augusta-based nonprofit soccer club Augusta Arsenal through its GA 100 program. The two full-size soccer fields mark the 10th and 11th pitches of the GA 100 campaign officially opened and will benefit community soccer programs in Augusta.
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Atlanta United hosts ninth annual Academy Night Dinner
On Wednesday, September 4, the ninth annual Academy Night Dinner was held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium by Atlanta United's Academy. The event marked the beginning of a new season for the academy players and their families.
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Atlanta United's academy announces coaching staff ahead of new MLS NEXT season
Atlanta United's Academy is set to commence its 2024-25 season on Saturday, marking the ninth season for the academy. This year, five teams will participate in MLS NEXT. The academy, under the leadership of Director of Methodology Javier Pérez, who joined the club in April, will feature squads in the U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, and U-18 categories.
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Pedro Amador's defensive prowess shines in Atlanta United's victory over Charlotte FC
As Atlanta United and Major League Soccer (MLS) develop deeper knowledge and use of data analytics, a new weekly content series will examine specific metrics valued by the club. This week's focus is on Pedro Amador's defensive contributions, presented by MARTA.
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Atlanta United 2 releases availability report for match against NYCFC II
Atlanta United 2 announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its regular season match against NYCFC II at Icahn Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6 (5:00 p.m. ET, Apple TV – MLS Season Pass, Soccer Down Here).
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Atlanta United 2 concludes road trip facing NYCFC II
Atlanta United 2 concludes its three-match road trip on Friday night with a visit to Icahn Stadium to face NYCFC II on September 6. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 p.m. ET and will be streamed on MLSNEXTPro.com. Fans can also tune in to the Soccer Down Here audio stream.
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Atlanta United parts ways with VP Carlos Bocanegra after nine years
Atlanta United announced Wednesday that it has parted ways with Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra, effective immediately. President and CEO Garth Lagerwey will assume Bocanegra’s duties on an interim basis for the remainder of the 2024 season.