PHILADELPHIA — From the tunnels of Lincoln Financial Field at the end of Monday night, the Falcons' cheers echoed down an otherwise quiet corridor. For as loud as the Philadelphia fans in the stands got, that's how much the pendulum swung back the other way when the Falcons offense put together a masterclass of a two-minute drill to drive down and defeat the Eagles 22-21 on Monday Night Football.
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second consecutive year and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth straight year.
The Falcons will welcome the reigning Super Bowl champions to Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday night. Like Atlanta, the Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a one-point margin of victory in Week 2. They faced the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday afternoon and extended their record to 2-0 following the 26-25 win.
Atlanta United today announced the club’s Availability Report presented by Piedmont ahead of its match against Inter Miami FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 18 (7:30 p.m. EST, MLS Season Pass, 92.9 The Game, La Mejor).
After a brief postgame analysis focusing on Kirk Cousins and the game-winning drive, attention shifted to the run game. Significant improvements in run blocking and formation changes were evident from Week 1 to Week 2.
Atlanta United is back at home on Wednesday night, aiming to recover from a recent defeat. The 5-Stripes lost to Nashville SC 2-0 and were unable to capitalize on their pre-international break momentum. They now face a challenging match against Supporters Shield leaders Inter Miami CF. Lionel Messi returned to the team after a lengthy injury absence and immediately contributed with two goals and an assist in Miami's 3-1 win against Philadelphia.
Atlanta United today announced the “MARTA Collection,” marking the first custom retail collaboration between Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and a professional sports organization. The collection includes a t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, and scarf, combining soccer-inspired designs with brand elements from both the team and MARTA. Items are available online and at the club’s Team Store at Atlantic Station. The collection will also be available at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Team Store starting Wednesday, Sept. 18 during the club’s match against Inter Miami CF.
In July, the median sale price of a home in Fulton County rose by $35,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 12.8%.
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.
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.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — With the Atlanta Falcons set to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football in Week 2, a preview of the prime-time matchup is necessary.
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.
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.