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7 people standing behind a scarf that says " Decatur Watchfest" and they're all holding soccer balls and wearing matching scafs

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Decatur announces 2026 World Cup watch party experience

Decatur Watchfest will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup games over 34 days.

May 07, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
Andre Dickens stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a Mercedes-Benz event on March 14, 2025

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Atlanta mayor hosts FIFA president as they prep for two summers of World Cup action

Mayor Andre Dickens and FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Mercedes-Benz stadium to celebrate the World Cup and Club World Cup coming to Atlanta.

April 15, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
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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  • News

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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  • Associated Press
Orlando Pride defender Kerry Abello (left) and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman chase after the ball during the first half of the NWSL championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Nov. 23, 2024.

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  • Sports

The league of chaos is back. Here's what we're watching this NWSL season

Whether you're new to the National Women's Soccer League, or you've been a fan for its past 12 seasons, here's a preview of what you should watch out for when play kicks off this weekend.

March 14, 2025
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By:
  • Jeffrey Pierre and
  • Bill Chappell
An aerial view of Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United Football Club, on Aug. 31, 2022 in Manchester, England.

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Manchester United announces plans for a new $2.5 billion stadium

The plans include the demolition of Old Trafford, the team's iconic 115-year-old stadium.

March 11, 2025
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  • Manuela López Restrepo and
  • Lauren Frayer
Fireworks go off after Argentina's victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Lusail City, Qatar.

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  • Sports

In a first, the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show

Like the Super Bowl mid-game spectaculars, the 2026 final game slated to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will include the World Cup's very first halftime show.

March 05, 2025
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chaŵinga and Portland Thorns FC defender Reyna Reyes in March 2024.

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  • Sports

A star generation of women's soccer has retired. A new series shows who to watch next

A trailblazing generation of players is retiring. In a new docuseries from Prime Video, we hear from a new group of players and coaches vying to be the next best in American women's soccer.

March 05, 2025
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  • Jeffrey Pierre
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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  • 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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  • News

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
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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  • Sports

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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  • Associated Press
People celebrated in Jeddah as Saudi Arabia was announced Wednesday as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

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  • Sports

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

FIFA's selection of Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup was celebrated in the kingdom but criticized by human rights groups, who fear residents, visitors and migrant workers will be at risk of abuse.

December 12, 2024
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By:
  • Becky Sullivan and
  • Aya Batrawy
Dax McCarty is shown in an Atlanta United uniform speaking behind a podium.

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  • Sports

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
In an image taken from video, police are seen escorting Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team supporters to the metro station, leading them to the Ajax stadium, after pro-Palestinian supporters marched near the stadium, in Amsterdam, Thursday.

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  • World

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam

Soccer fans from Israel were attacked in Amsterdam in what the Dutch prime minister called "antisemitic attacks on Israeli citizens."

November 08, 2024
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By:
  • Willem Marx and
  • Teri Schultz
Atlanta United forward Xande Silva (16) celebrates his goal during stoppage time in the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Atlanta.

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  • News

Silva scores in stoppage time, Atlanta rallies to beat Messi's Miami 2-1 to even playoff series

Xande Silva scored with about a minute to go in stoppage time shortly after a goal by Lionel Messi was waved off by a clear offside, giving ninth-seeded Atlanta United a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami and evening the best-of-three MLS playoff series at one game apiece.

November 04, 2024
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