ATL Standard

By: Tori Newman, Atlanta Dream Communications Assistant

Falcons fall to Jaguars in preseason finale

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons teased their home crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday night when the entire team, including quarterback Kirk Cousins, took the field in full pads for warmups.

Atlanta United announces availability report ahead of L.A. Galaxy match

Atlanta United announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its match against L.A. Galaxy on Saturday, Aug. 24 (10:30 p.m. EST, FREE on MLS Season Pass, 92.9 The Game, La Mejor, Sirius XM Channel 157).

Atlanta United faces L.A. Galaxy after three-week break

Atlanta United will return to MLS action against Western Conference opponent L.A. Galaxy on August 24, 2024. The match is set to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PST).

A.J. Terrell extends contract with Atlanta Falcons through the 2028 season

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell's contract has been extended through the 2028 season, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Atlanta United prepares for crucial match against LA Galaxy

Atlanta United is set to return to action on Saturday night as they travel to California to face the LA Galaxy. With only nine matches remaining in the regular season, Atlanta aims to secure a playoff spot. Currently, the team sits in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing eighth-place Toronto FC by two points and seventh-place Orlando City by six points. Meanwhile, LA Galaxy leads the Western Conference standings following the Leagues Cup break and seeks to continue their strong form from earlier in the season.

Atlanta United faces Orlando City B amid ongoing unbeaten streak

Atlanta United 2 returns to Fifth Third Stadium on Friday, Aug. 23, to face off against Orlando City B. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Apple TV – MLS Season Pass. Fans can also tune in to the Soccer Down Here audio stream.

Falcons' preseason sees significant shifts in key position battles

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons' preseason has seen notable developments.

Jaguars vs Falcons final preseason game details announced

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons will host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for their final preseason game on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.

Tina Charles moves to second place on WNBA all-time scoring list

Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles moved to second place on the WNBA’s All-Time Leading Scoring list during Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury. Charles passed forward Tina Thompson with a three-pointer in the fourth quarter.

Atlanta United prepares for crucial nine-match stretch after Leagues Cup break

Atlanta United is set to play its first match after nearly three weeks off due to the Leagues Cup break. Saturday's game marks the beginning of a nine-match stretch to close out the regular season.

Gov. Kemp hosts roundtable discussing civil litigation impact on small businesses

Governor Brian P. Kemp, alongside other state leaders, hosted a roundtable discussion with small business leaders today in Atlanta to address civil litigation policies impacting Georgia's business climate and affordability for residents. This session is the first of three planned discussions announced by Governor Kemp earlier this month to engage stakeholders statewide and inform policy proposals for the upcoming legislative session.

Atlanta United 2 releases availability report for matchday 24

Atlanta United 2 announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its regular season match against Orlando City B at Fifth Third Stadium on Friday, Aug. 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, Apple TV – MLS Season Pass, Soccer Down Here).

Falcons extend A.J.Terrel contract through the 2028 season

The Atlanta Falcons officially announced Thursday they extended cornerback A.J. Terrell's contract through the 2028 season.

Cathedral of Christ the King's parishioner: Closing detention centers would 'only cause more problems'

Leah Edwards, a Monroe resident and member of the Cathedral of Christ the King parish, said Vice President Kamala Harris' plan to close immigration detention centers would "only cause more problems."

Atlanta Dream aim for new attendance record against Indiana Fever

The Atlanta Dream will face the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena on August 26, aiming to surpass the attendance record set during their previous matchup. The first game saw a sold-out crowd of 17,575, marking the highest attendance for a WNBA game in Georgia.

Falcons' supporting cast shines during pre-season scrimmage

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — With the 2024 season on the horizon, the Falcons held a full-team scrimmage for nearly the entirety of Wednesday's practice, the second-to-last of the preseason.

Falcons scrimmage offers insights ahead of final preseason game