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News Articles: Atlanta United

Atlanta United is sending six players to the MLS all star game.

Atlanta Teams At The Top Of Their Game

Atlanta sports fans, rejoice. The Braves are leading the National League - East by four games. Atlanta United continues to dominate the Eastern...

June 27, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Atlanta United fans celebrate in Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 9, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. While other Atlanta teams have had trouble drawing crowds, Atlanta United has broken attendance records.

Southern Fans Bring Football Traditions To Atlanta Soccer Culture

In its first season, Atlanta United FC broke records for attendance at U.S. soccer matches. In its second season, fans are still packing the stands....

May 16, 2018
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By:
  • Emmanuel Johnson

Atlanta United's President On Soccer's Growth In Atlanta

Atlanta’s professional soccer team has come a long way fast. Atlanta United took to the field for the first time in March 2017. Now it draws in tens of...

March 16, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Reid Williams

On Second Thought for Friday, March 16, 2018

Atlanta’s professional soccer team has come a long way fast. Atlanta United took to the field for the first time in March 2017. Now it draws in tens of...

March 16, 2018
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By:
  • Sean Powers ,
  • Tony Harris ,
  • and 4 more
Rickey Bevington interviews Arthur Blank

Arthur Blank Reflects On Future of NFL, National Anthem, Atlanta United

This week’s implosion of the Georgia Dome rounds out what has been a historic year for Atlanta sports. 2017 will go down as the year when the Falcons...

November 22, 2017
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
Home of the NFL football Atlanta Falcons and the MLS soccer team, Atlanta United, the Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Atlanta.

New $1.6B Mercedes-Benz Stadium Rises; Georgia Dome To Be Destroyed

The Dome wasn't built in a day, but it will be demolished in a flash on Monday morning. Courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons, GPB will have a live stream of...

November 17, 2017
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By:
  • Jeff Martin,
  • Associated Press,
  • and 1 more
Over 71,000 pack Mercedes Benz Stadium for the final home game of 2017.

Atlanta United FC: A Beacon For Soccer In The South

Atlanta’s professional soccer team plays its first ever playoff game tonight against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Atlanta United FC has...

October 26, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
Darren Eales is the president of Atlanta United FC.

Atlanta United President On Soccer's Growth

In its first season, Atlanta United FC broke MLS attendance records and made the playoffs. The team plays its first postseason game at Mercedes-Benz...

October 26, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Home of the NFL football Atlanta Falcons and the MLS soccer team, Atlanta United, the Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Atlanta.

MLS All-Star Game Headed To Atlanta in 2018

Atlanta's new stadium has landed another big event. Major League Soccer announced Monday that its 2018 All-Star Game will be held at Mercedes-Benz...

October 24, 2017
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By:
  • PAUL NEWBERRY and
  • Associated Press

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Could Bring World Cup Soccer To Atlanta

After three years of work, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is finally nearing completion. The $1.6 billion facility will serve as the permanent home for...

August 21, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
Darren Eales is the president of Atlanta United FC.

Atlanta United President On Soccer's Growth

Over the last year, Atlanta’s soccer scene has blown up thanks to a new professional soccer club, Atlanta United FC . You can’t miss the black, red, and...

August 21, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
Members of Atlanta United FC practice at the Falcons training facility in Flowery Branch.

Atlanta's New Soccer Team 'United' Ahead of Inaugural Season

Atlanta’s first Major League Soccer team plays its inaugural game Sunday to a sold out crowd. Atlanta United hosts one of the league’s founding clubs,...

April 19, 2017
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington
Atlanta drew a sellout crowd of 55,297 for its first MLS game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium. The team made announcements before the game asking fans to avoid abusive behavior.

Atlanta United Addressing Anti-Gay Chant At First Match

Atlanta United said Monday it is "taking measures internally" to address an anti-gay chant used by some fans attending the team's first Major League...

March 07, 2017
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By:
  • Charles Odum and
  • AP Sports

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