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News Articles: Atlanta United

Atlanta United said Thursday they have signed Miguel Almirón after completing a transfer from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

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Miguel Almiron returns to Atlanta United after transfer from Newcastle

Miguel Almirón is returning to Atlanta. Atlanta United said Thursday they have signed the Paraguayan midfielder after completing a transfer from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

January 30, 2025
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta United manager Ronny Deila (center) huddles the squad together at the end of training on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice

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Trust and Time are top of mind for 2025 Atlanta United squad as preseason begins this weekend in Chattanooga

Atlanta United veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan, back for another season in red and black, stood on the 30-yard line and barked orders from the back. “Squeeze up”, “Turn,” “React, react,” and “Up we go.” 

January 23, 2025
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  • Donnell Suggs
Dax McCarty is shown in an Atlanta United uniform speaking behind a podium.

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Long goodbye: Retiring Dax McCarty 'savoring every last minute' of Atlanta United's wild postseason

Atlanta United's Dax McCarty is done when his team's season is over. But Atlanta's unlikely postseason run has shocked Major League Soccer. 

November 22, 2024
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  • Orlando Montoya
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) kicks a shot on goal as New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell follows during round one of an MLS Cup playoff soccer game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Atlanta. Josef Martinez, the 2018 MVP and centerpiece of Atlanta United's rise to prominence in Major League Soccer, was released by the team on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, and quickly signed a deal with Inter Miami.

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Atlanta United star Josef Martinez headed to Inter Miami

Atlanta United star Josef Martinez has been released by the club and is headed to Inter Miami. Martinez was the 2018 league MVP and centerpiece of Atlanta United's rise to prominence in Major League Soccer. Now, he's headed to South Florida.

January 18, 2023
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  • Associated Press

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States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

U.S. cities and states have lined up with tax breaks and millions of dollars in both public and private investments for a chance at hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S. host cities are set to be announced Thursday.

June 16, 2022
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta United vs. Charlotte on March 14, 2022

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At new season kickoff, Atlanta United looks for fresh start on the field

In their sixth season of Major League Soccer, the Five Stripes bring some new faces onto the field this year. The Athletic's Felipe Cárdenas joined Georgia Public Broadcasting's Orlando Montoya to help breakdown what fans can expect this year on and off the field.

March 16, 2022
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta became one of several vaccine COVID-19 distribution centers in the state. The stadium will reopen to full capacity on May 15.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium Set To Open At Full Capacity By May 15

After more than a year of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will reopen to full capacity on May 15.

April 28, 2021
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  • Sarah Rose
Arthur Blank on horseback

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Arthur Blank On Michael Vick, Bernie Marcus, And How He’d Run The U.S.  

Arthur Blank speaks on Michael Vick’s redemption, Bernie Marcus’s politics, and how he’d run The U.S. in a wide-ranging conversation with GPB's Virginia Prescott as he releases his new book, Good Company. 

November 22, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott
ATL United fans

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Amid Losing Streak and Pandemic, Atlanta United Fans Remain Loyal

In a decade marred by a crushing Super Bowl defeat, consistent postseason baseball woes, and a basketball franchise that rarely made waves, one thing became increasingly evident: Atlanta's soccer team was different.

September 18, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
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Despite The Pandemic, Atlanta United Returns To The Pitch

Atlanta United is the first professional sports team from Georgia to return to play during the coronavirus pandemic. Major League Soccer suspended play...

July 11, 2020
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  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Jon Nelson
Josef Martinez suffered an ACL tear during Atlanta United's MLS season opener in Nashville on Feb. 29, 2020.

Atlanta United Prepares For Home Opener Without Josef Martinez

Atlanta United will host its home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday night against Cincinnati F.C. But as United lines up to face Cincinnati , the...

March 05, 2020
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  • Taylor Gantt
Atlanta United players celebrate a goal en route to a 3-0 over Motagua during the second leg of a Round of 16 matchup in the CONCACAF Champions League on Feb. 25, 2020.

Atlanta United Advances To Quarterfinals In CONCACAF Champions League

Atlanta United is advancing to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League tournament after a 3-0 win on Tuesday at Kennesaw State University.

February 26, 2020
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  • Taylor Gantt
Star attacker Josef Martinez says he's happy in Atlanta, even if other lucrative opportunities exist in leagues outside of the MLS.

Ahead Of 2020 Season, Josef Martinez Is 'Very Happy' To Be In Atlanta

Atlanta's soccer team gathered Monday for the first training session of 2020. Atlanta United is preparing for the upcoming season without defender...

January 14, 2020
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  • Taylor Gantt
DJ EU was voted Atlanta's best DJ in 2018, 2019.

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Meet DJ EU: The Official DJ For Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United FC has been a huge success in major league soccer competition and in cultivating a rabid fan base that makes matches at Mercedes-Benz...

January 10, 2020
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  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.

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Political Rewind: Georgia Teams Push For Legalizing Sports Betting

On this edition of Political Rewind, if you are wagering that sports betting may soon be legal in Georgia, your odds of being correct have just gotten...

November 12, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut
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