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Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath (19) works during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montréal, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Atlanta.

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Emmanuel Latte Lath rallies Atlanta United to 4-3 victory over NYCFC

Emmanuel Latte Lath scored late in the second half and Atlanta United rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 4-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

March 31, 2025
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Ronny Deila, Atlanta United’s new manager, spoke to the media following the final preseason match on Saturday. “I’m just looking forward to meeting them and getting started,” Delia said of playing in front of Atlanta United fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice

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Atlanta United, undefeated during preseason, prepare for season opener at The Benz on Saturday

The Five Stripes were back on the pitch in metro Atlanta again, but this time on the team’s field at its training facility in Marietta instead of at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That will have to wait till Saturday, Feb. 22 when Atlanta hosts CF Montreal.

February 17, 2025
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  • Donnell Suggs
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
Atlanta United technical director Carlos Bocanegra is shown during a news conference in Marietta, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.

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Atlanta United fires technical director Carlos Bocanegra during another disappointing season

Carlos Bocanegra has been fired as technical director of Atlanta United. He helped build the club into an MLS champion in just its second season but couldn't get the club back to that level over the past five years. Bocanegra was dismissed with seven games left in another disappointing season.

September 04, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host the opening game and South Florida's Hard Rock Stadium gets the final when Copa América returns to the United States in 2024. A joint announcement was made Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, by CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, the governing bodies of South American and North American soccer, respectively. Other sites and scheduling for the 16-team tournament will be revealed later.

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SEC extends agreement to keep football championship in Atlanta at least through 2031

The Southeastern Conference championship game will remain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through at least 2031. The previous deal was set to expire after the 2026 game.

December 01, 2023
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Argentina's Lionel Messi waves after receiving the Golden Ball award for best player at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on  Dec. 18, 2022.

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Soccer shocker: Lionel Messi says he will join Miami's MLS team

After months of speculation, Messi announced his decision Wednesday to join Inter Miami, a franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception.

June 07, 2023
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Sacramento Republic FC midfielders Matt LaGrassa and Rafael Jauregui walk to their locker room after practice in Sacramento, Calif. on July 26, 2022.

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A Major League Soccer 'Cupset' as Sacramento Republic advances to U.S. Open Cup Final

Sacramento continues its dream run as the first lower-division soccer team to get to the final since 2008 - with a chance to become the first non-MLS champion since 1999.

July 29, 2022
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  • Tom Goldman
Members of the Montreal Impact, wearing masks, take the field for their match against Toronto FC as part of the MLS Is Back Tournament Thursday in Reunion, Fla.

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Pro Sports Are Returning. Their COVID-19 Testing Is Top Notch, But Is It Ethical?

The NBA and Major League Soccer are getting underway in their 'protective' bubbles near Orlando. They get regular COVID-19 tests and quick results. But that's not the case for regular Floridians.

July 17, 2020
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  • Tom Goldman
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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
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
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates a goal by midfielder Julian Gressel in the second half of an MLS match against New England, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Atlanta.

Gressel, Martinez Lift Atlanta United Past Revolution, 3-1

Josef Martinez and Julian Gressel scored second-half goals and Atlanta United beat the New England Revolution 3-1 on Sunday in a playoff preview....

October 07, 2019
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Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez will miss at least one game with a knee and ankle injury.

Atlanta Star Josef Martinez Expected To Miss At Least 1 Game

Atlanta United star Josef Martinez is expected to miss at least one game after injuring his right knee and ankle, a better-than-expected diagnosis that...

September 23, 2019
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Atlanta United Loses First Leg Against Herediano 3-1 In Costa Rica

Atlanta United lost their first game in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament in Costa Rica on Thursday by a score of 3 to 1 against Herediano....

February 22, 2019
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