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News Articles: Major League Soccer

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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Brugge's head coach Ronny Deila celebrates at the end of the Europa Conference League group D soccer match between Besiktas and Club Brugge at Besiktas park stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.

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Atlanta United brings back Ronny Deila to MLS as new coach

Atlanta United has hired Ronny Deila as its new coach, bringing him back to Major League Soccer three years after he guided New York City FC to a championship. The 49-year-old Norwegian manager agreed to a three-year deal to replace Rob Valentino, who served as interim coach after Gonzalo Pineda was fired in early June.

December 20, 2024
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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
Alistair Johnston of Nashville SC is issued a yellow card during the second half of a match against FC Cincinnati at Nissan Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Nashville.

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MLS will open its season this week with replacement referees after labor talks falter

Major League Soccer said it would be turning to replacement refs, after members of the referees' union voted overwhelmingly against a new contract offer from the Professional Referee Organization.

February 18, 2024
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  • Joe Hernandez
Atlanta United midfielder Santiago Sosa (5) defends against Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Lionel Messi shines again in first Inter Miami start, scores twice in 4-0 win over Atlanta

Lionel Messi scored twice and added an assist in his first start for Inter Miami, leading his new club to a 4-0 win over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup.

July 26, 2023
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Georgia Today: GOP convention in Columbus; Art exhibit focused on segregation; Messi joins MLS

On the Friday June 9th edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump is expected to speak at the state GOP convention in Columbus despite his federal indictment; a unique new art exhibit focuses on Georgia's history of segregation; and GPB Sports' Jon Nelson breaks down a big week in soccer news.

June 09, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
A view of the stands before a preseason friendly match between FC Barcelona and the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on July 30, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey.

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A pro soccer player has apologized after an opponent said he made a racist remark

"While I did not intend to cause any harm or offense with my language, I know that I did and for that I am deeply sorry," New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir said.

April 11, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez
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
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 United Wins MLS Cup, Ending The City's 23 Year Championship Drought

It’s been 23 years since a professional sports team from Atlanta won a championship. Thanks to Atlanta United, the wait is finally over. Atlanta United...

December 09, 2018
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  • Taylor Gantt
Atlanta United FC defeated New York City FC 1-0 Nov. 4 at Yankee Stadium

Atlanta United's Tifos, Fans And Playoff Chances

Atlanta's pro soccer team hosts New York City Sunday Nov. 11 in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs....

November 09, 2018
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  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Jon Nelson
The crowd at Saturday's Atlanta United FC game exceeded that of games played that day at the World Cup.

Atlanta United FC Beats Rival Orlando In Front Of Huge Crowd

Saturday in Atlanta was a day of impressive numbers for soccer fans. Home team Atlanta United FC beat rival Orlando City SC 4-0. The win happened in...

July 02, 2018
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  • Spencer McGuire
Russian president Vladimir Putin holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy at a pre-tournament ceremony in Moscow, September 2017

American Students — But Not U.S. Team — Kick Off World Cup In Moscow

The U.S. didn’t make the cut for the 2018 FIFA World Cup , but Americans will still be represented when competition kicks off today in Russia — by a...

June 14, 2018
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

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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  • Tony Harris and
  • Reid Williams
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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