ATL Standard

Atlanta United is gaining attention as the 2025 MLS season approaches, with several media outlets ranking them highly in power rankings. The team has made significant changes under CEO and President Garth Lagerway and Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson, including signing key players Miguel Almirón and Emmanuel Latte Lath. New head coach Ronny Deila brings an attacking style to the team, aiming for a stronger performance than in 2024.

Garth Lagerway expressed optimism at a press conference: "Real buzz and real momentum [is] building," he said, highlighting the excitement within the team and the city of Atlanta.

Different media outlets have shared their perspectives on Atlanta United's prospects:

- MLSSoccer.com ranks them sixth overall, acknowledging their impressive offseason moves. "The Five Stripes had an all-timer of an MLS offseason ... If 'Atlanta United are back' isn’t true this time, it may never be."

- Sports Illustrated places them first, noting their strong offseason both on and off the field. "Atlanta has arguably had the best offseason of any MLS team ... All in all, 2025 promises to be a good year for the 2018 MLS champions."

- Tom Bogert from Give Me Sport predicts a fifth-place finish in the Eastern Conference but acknowledges potential improvement from last season.

- Goal.com ranks Atlanta second in power rankings, praising their ambitious transfer market activity. "Call it bold, call it brave, but Atlanta is the offseason winner in MLS in 2025."

- Matthew Doyle projects them tied for fifth based on estimated points totals.

- ESPN suggests that success for Atlanta United would mean winning silverware this season. "With the right lineup and under Deila's new management, Atlanta United should aim for silverware only."

Atlanta United will begin their campaign at home against Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, February 22.