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Kane Saves England from DR Congo

VIPs · Jul 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Congo pushed England to the edge, but Harry Kane’s late brilliance sent Thomas Tuchel’s team into a last-16 meeting with Mexico. class finishes.Brian Cipenga put Congo ahead in the 7th minute, and for more than an hour, the lead looked…

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Saba Time Ends In Atlanta

VIPs · Jul 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Atlanta United gets allocation money, Real Salt Lake gets a veteran winger, and Saba Lobjanidze gets a new place to rediscover his form. three-season run with the club.Atlanta receives $625,000 in guaranteed 2026 General Allocation Money and could receive another…

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Mauricio Culebro Starts With Restraint

VIPs · Jun 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Culebro’s first test is whether patience, collaboration, and assessment can move fast enough for a club that needs answers now. trophy timeline, the sweeping diagnosis, and the room-winning soundbite.His first message was quieter. Culebro described a president who intends to…

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Spain Looks Like Spain Again

VIPs · Jun 21, 2026 · 6 min read

After the Cape Verde draw, Spain needed a response. It got one in Atlanta, scoring three times in the first 24 minutes and turning Saudi Arabia into a tournament reset. first visit ended in a scoreless draw against Cape Verde,…

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Player Impressions: ATLUTD 0-2 Columbus Crew

VIPs · May 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Atlanta had scattered moments of pressure, but Columbus controlled the middle, punished the gaps, and never looked especially uncomfortable. of the central spaces, and the attack never gave Columbus enough to worry about once the game opened up. There were…

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ATLUTD2 Let Lead Slip Away in Chester

VIPs · May 23, 2026 · 6 min read

ATLUTD2 finished with 15 shots, seven on target, and 10 corners, but Philadelphia Union II made its second-half chances count in a 2-1 win. side. Atlanta scored first, carried a 1-0 lead into halftime, and still finished with enough pressure…

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ATLUTD shell-shocked from a 4-1 pummeling by Orlando

VIPs · May 19, 2026 · 7 min read

Atlanta United spent the opening half chasing runners, clearing emergencies, and conceding goals as Orlando City ripped apart a rotated defensive setup before halftime. ATLUTD controlled the opening half hour at Mercedes-Benz, Orlando City arrived at Inter&Co Stadium and immediately…

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Player Impressions: Atlanta United 1-1 Orlando City

VIPs · May 16, 2026 · 3 min read

Jay Fortune controlled the game for long stretches while Atlanta fought back through chaos, transitions, and late pressure in Orlando. either team’s overall shape. Some players repeatedly drove Atlanta’s attacks through combinations and recovery work, while others drifted in and…

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The Chaos Engine: A New Utility for Almirón

VIPs · May 7, 2026 · 2 min read

ATLUTD has discovered a more stable identity in Miguel Almirón’s absence. As the playmaker nears a return, the club faces a choice between honoring the tradition of a starting DP or utilizing his specific brand of directness as a second-half disruptor.…

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Atlanta NWSL Appoints Keith McCloat as CFO

VIPs · May 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Managing the highest payroll in baseball history is one thing; building an NWSL expansion club from scratch is another. Keith McCloat brings Wall Street discipline to Atlanta's quest for a world-class roster. office.On Wednesday, AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) named…

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Latte Lath’s Goal Forces Tata’s Hand

VIPs · May 5, 2026 · 3 min read

The runs are still late. The touches still break down attacks. The goal still changes everything. his primary striker.Latte Lath last started against Nashville and did not give Atlanta enough from the center forward role. His touches broke down attacks.…

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Should Miranchuk keep the armband?

VIPs · May 4, 2026 · 10 min read

The numbers point to more consistent attacks. The change isn’t in possession or volume. It’s in how attacks develop, where they end, and who decides the next action. possession turns into chances. The numbers show a change in where attacks…

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Atlanta's $22 Million Problem

VIPs · Apr 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Atlanta can survive a striker in poor form. This is something else. to miss if you were following the ball - when it showed itself again.Atlanta had just turned possession over and the field opened in front of them. Midfielders…

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Project ACL Expands to the NWSL

VIPs · Apr 23, 2026 · 1 min read

As Project ACL expands to include the NWSL and Women’s Super League, the focus shifts toward match congestion, recovery windows, and the workload decisions clubs control. between matches.The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) and the league have joined…

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Atlanta United 3, Chattanooga FC 1

VIPs · Apr 15, 2026 · 4 min read

A left-sided overload produces repeatable chances, but defensive imbalance still concedes first Wednesday night. Atlanta needed a spark from a rotated lineup, and it found one through the left side.Chattanooga repeatedly left space between its rightback and centerback, and Atlanta…

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Gordon Wild in Büderich

VIPs · Apr 9, 2026 · 1 min read

From Mainz to Maryland to MLS, Gordon Wild now plays at Am Eisenbrand in a local club environment outside Düsseldorf. 2018 MLS SuperDraft. He arrived from Maryland with a Generation Adidas contract, a productive college career, and a background split…

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Atlanta United defeat the Union 3-1

VIPs · Mar 15, 2026 · 10 min read

Almirón records three assists as Atlanta earns its first win of 2026 season Saturday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, defeating the Philadelphia Union 3–1.Emmanuel Latte Lath scored his first goal of the year, Tomás Jacob added his first career MLS goal,…

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ATLUTD loans Matías Galarza

VIPs · Mar 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Atlanta United Signs Matías Galarza to Anchor Midfield has finally crossed the finish line as Atlanta United announces the signing of midfielder Matías Galarza.He will be on loan from River Plate. However, the loan is only through June 30, 2026.…

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Atlanta United falls 2-0 at San Jose

VIPs · Feb 28, 2026 · 9 min read

2026-02-28 - ATLUTD vs San Jose Earthquakes but left with a performance that punished every loose touch. Tata Martino opted for continuity over correction, repeating the same XI for the second consecutive match despite the opening loss to FC Cincinnati.…

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Atlanta United falls 2-0 at Cincinnati FC

VIPs · Feb 21, 2026 · 5 min read

2026-02-21 - ATLUTD vs Cincinnati FC chaotic. There are losses that feel inevitable. And then there are losses that feel organized - until they aren’t.For 45 minutes, this looked like a team that had spent the offseason tightening bolts. The…

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ATLUTD signs Sérgio Santos

VIPs · Feb 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Atlanta United have signed veteran forward Sérgio Santos to a contract through the 2026 MLS season with a club option through Dec. 31, 2027. The deal adds a second proven MLS striker behind the projected starter and clarifies how the…

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Atlanta United signs Fafà Picault

VIPs · Feb 17, 2026 · 3 min read

ATLUTD add a proven MLS wide runner who stretches high lines, rotates across both flanks, and brings defined wing actions without requiring structural change. through June 30, 2027. The deal positions him as experienced wing depth for the current campaign,…

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Chris McCann at Salford City

VIPs · Feb 16, 2026 · 3 min read

The former Atlanta United midfielder now operates at the final academy step before League Two competition. whistle in Salford, England. Since retiring in 2023, McCann earned his coaching license. McCann, now 38, isn’t patrolling the midfield or filling gaps at…

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2026 Player Pipeline

VIPs · Feb 14, 2026 · 13 min read

Potential has an expiration date. Atlanta United must decide who to trust and who to trade while their market value is at its peak. roster can be trusted to contribute now? Who fits the competitive demands of the season ahead?…

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Atlanta United signs Elías Báez

VIPs · Feb 3, 2026 · 3 min read

The signing adds a defensively focused left back as Atlanta continues to reshape its roster ahead of the 2026 season. is mainly defensively minded. The transfer fee has been reported as approximately $3 million, reflecting both his age and his…

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Alex Tambakis signs for FC Tulsa

VIPs · Feb 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Atlanta United’s first-ever signing continues his USL career in Tulsa, joining a club that leaned heavily on defensive organization in 2025. that has prioritized defensive structure over recent seasons.The move pairs a veteran goalkeeper whose career has been defined by…

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ATLUTD2 signs Mo Cisset

VIPs · Jan 31, 2026 · 1 min read

The 21-year-old defender arrives after a full professional season with North Texas SC and Olympic experience with Mali’s U23s. the club following his professional debut year with North Texas SC, where he established himself as a regular starter. The signing…

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ATLUTD2 signs Matthew Senanou

VIPs · Jan 31, 2026 · 1 min read

A 6-foot-4 center back with MLS NEXT Pro experience and a completed collegiate development cycle joins Atlanta’s back line from Colorado Rapids 2.Senanou joins on a one-year contract for the 2026 campaign, with a club option for 2027. The 22-year-old…

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Javier Armas transfers to Fort Wayne FC

VIPs · Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

After developing with ATLUTD2, Armas continues his professional pathway with Fort Wayne FC ahead of the 2026 season Park will sit seven feet below the surrounding grade. This architectural decision creates a lower-bowl environment for a 9,200-seat stadium that is…

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Alan Carleton Signs with Sandvikens IF

VIPs · Jan 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Arriving during the quiet months before spring football returns, Alan Carleton joins Sandvikens IF on a three-year deal and begins his first professional chapter outside the United States. In January, temperatures stay below freezing, snow lingers for months, and the…

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ATLUTD signs Adrian Gill

VIPs · Jan 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Atlanta United adds 20-year-old midfielder Adrian Gill from FC Barcelona, using a supplemental roster spot to manage his return from a long-term injury. is expected to occupy a supplemental roster spot, a designation that allows the club to integrate him…

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Manuel Castro transfers to Juventude

VIPs · Jan 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Announcing himself in style of Caxias do Sul, where the fog from the Serra Gaúcha slides across the Alfredo Jaconi and sometimes settles on the pitch itself, Esporte Clube Juventude is working through its rebuild after the 2025 relegation.Manuel Castro’s…

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Leo Afsonso signs for Rhode Island FC

VIPs · Jan 18, 2026 · 2 min read

After an uneven attacking season, Rhode Island FC add a wide forward whose profile points toward repeatable chance generation rather than isolated moments. through several of the most demanding environments in the American game.Afonso arrives in Pawtucket after a professional…

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Jake Mulraney signs for Shamrock Rovers

VIPs · Jan 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Jake Mulraney is officially a Hoop, the flagship club of Irish football. deal with St Patrick’s Athletic. The move is structured as a swap arrangement that sends midfielder Darragh Nugent to Richmond Park, reflecting Mulraney’s standing within the domestic market.In…

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Five Stripes together again in Uruguay

VIPs · Jan 7, 2026 · 4 min read

From Atlanta’s expansion chaos to Uruguay’s oldest pressure club, a familiar pair finds itself together again. deal. The move brings him back to South America after several seasons in Major League Soccer.When he arrives in Montevideo, he will find a…

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Atlanta United Signs Tomás Jacob

VIPs · Dec 30, 2025 · 1 min read

Atlanta United has signed Tomás Jacob via the U-22 Initiative, acquiring the 21-year-old defender from Club Necaxa. Jacob is under contract through June 2029, with club options for 2030 and 2031.Jacob is a 21-year-old Argentine defender and a product of…

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NWSL High Impact Player Rule

VIPs · Dec 23, 2025 · 4 min read

Today, the NWSL introduced the High Impact Player (HIP) Rule at a moment when the league’s long-standing economic assumptions no longer align with the reality it helped create. The rule is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2026.At…

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Opening Night: ATLUTD 1 Red Bulls 2

VIPs · Mar 6, 2017 · 2 min read

Atlanta United’s first MLS match had the noise, the colors, the ambition, and for 74 minutes, the lead. York Red Bulls. Yamil Asad scored the first goal in club history in the 24th minute. Daniel Royer equalized in the 75th.…

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