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• Thiago Almada, Houston Dynamo headline the Best of MLS for Week 4
A first victory of 2023 for the Houston Dynamo and two goals including a stunning free kick from Atlanta United’s Thiago Almada headlined the Best of MLS for Week 4. The Houston Dynamo rebounded from back-to-back losses by defeating in-state rivals Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night. Amine Bassi and Hector Herrera both contributed their ... Read more...2023
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• Caleb Wiley’s “great performance” extends Atlanta United’s unbeaten start
Atlanta United relied on Thiago Almada and Mattheus Rossetto to contribute goals through its opening two MLS matches this season, but Saturday was Caleb Wiley’s time to shine for the Five Stripes. Wiley scored twice and assisted once in Atlanta United’s 3-0 road win over Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. The 18-year-old was ... Read more...2023
• Braves name Kevin Kraus as new Public Address Announcer
Kraus previously served as the PA announcer for the Gwinnett Stripers After a wide search, the Atlanta Braves have announced that Kevin Kraus has been named as the team’s new Public Address Announcer and will serve as the next ‘Voice of the Braves.’ Kruas was surprised with the news on a video call with Atlanta pitcher Spencer Strider and Braves Radio Network Announcer Ben Ingram. And our next ...2023
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• Atlanta sign Greece striker Giakoumakis from Celtic

Atlanta United has completed the signing of Greece striker Giorgos Giakoumakis from Scottish champions Celtic, the clubs announced Wednesday....2023
• MLS Ticker: Martinez joins Inter Miami, Pomykal signs new contract, and more
Inter Miami bid farewell to striker Gonzalo Higuain this offseason, but replaced the Argentine with one of the top modern-day MLS forwards. Josef Martinez made the move to Inter Miami on Wednesday after the Venezuelan’s contract was bought out by Atlanta United. The 29-year-old spent the last six seasons with the Five Stripes, scoring 103 ... Read more...2023
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• Martinez joins Inter Miami after being released by Atlanta United

2023

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• Thiago Almada becomes first active MLS player to win FIFA World Cup
Thiago Almada joined Argentina’s World Cup roster as one of the final players on Lionel Scaloni’s roster and the Atlanta United playmaker joined a slim list of MLS players to run the table in the tournament’s history. Almada became the first active MLS player to win the FIFA World Cup following Argentina’s 4-2 penalty shootout ... Read more...2022
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• Atlanta suspend Martinez for detrimental conduct

Atlanta United suspended Josef Martinez for "conduct detrimental to the team" on Wednesday....2022
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• MLS Ticker: Lennon sidelined with knee injury, Charlotte FC loans Franco, and more
Injuries have hampered Gonzalo Pineda’s first team roster at Atlanta United this season and now the Mexican head coach will have to overcome another key loss in his squad. Brooks Lennon has been ruled out six-to-eight weeks after suffering an MCL sprain in his left knee, Atlanta United announced Monday. Lennon suffered the injury in ... Read more...2022
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• Miles Robinson diagnosed with ruptured Achilles tendon
Miles Robinson’s dreams of featuring for the U.S. men’s national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been put in major doubt with the Atlanta United defender set for surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Robinson will undergo surgery on Monday after suffering an Achilles injury in Saturday’s 4-1 MLS win over the ... Read more...2022
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• Miles Robinson suffers ruptured Achilles tendon, putting USMNT status in doubt
Miles Robinson’s dreams of featuring for the U.S. men’s national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been put in jeopardy with the Atlanta United defender set for surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Robinson will undergo surgery on Monday after suffering an Achilles injury in Saturday’s 4-1 MLS win over the Chicago ... Read more...2022
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• Miles Robinson suffers potentially serious leg injury in Atlanta United win
Miles Robinson had enjoyed a fairy tale of a past year, carrying over his dominance with Atlanta United into a starting role with the U.S. men’s national team, but that dream may have turned into a nightmare on Saturday night after a potentially serious leg injury that could threaten his chances of playing in the ... Read more...2022
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• USMNT defender Robinson suffers 'bad' injury

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson was stretchered off after suffering an injury to his left leg during Saturday's game against Chicago....2022
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• Brad Guzan suffers Achilles injury, becomes latest Atlanta United starter sidelined
Atlanta United was already dealing with the losses of several key starters including Josef Martinez and Ozzie Alonso and now has to add starting goalkeeper Brad Guzan to the lengthy list of injured players. Guzan was stretchered off in the 73rd minute of the Five Stripes scoreless draw with FC Cincinnati on Saturday with an ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Ticker: Josef Martinez sidelined up to two months, and more
Atlanta United has missed the presence of star striker Josef Martinez in the past and will now have to do without the Venezuelan international for the next six-to-eight weeks. Martinez underwent arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to clean out debris in his right knee, which will now sideline him for the time being. The Five Stripes ... Read more...2022
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• Martinez (knee) out, adds to Atlanta injury woes

Atlanta United FC striker Josef Martinez is sidelined six-to-eight weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee....2022
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"He is no stranger to the Atlanta sports community having served in various PA announcer roles including at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United."

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"A prosecutor announced an indictment of gang members who have been targeting the Atlanta-area homes of famous athletes -- including Falcons WR Calvin Ridley and Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan -- entertainers and others."

2021
"Nani's header in the 87th minute sealed a 3-2 comeback victory for Orlando City over visiting Atlanta United on Friday."

2020
"Atlanta United sign Jurgen Damm on free transfer as winger departs Tigres UANL"

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"Atlanta United export Miguel Almiron's first goal for Newcastle United is a big one"

2018
"LAFC eat humble pie on Twitter after losing NFL bet to Atlanta United"

2017
"Atlanta United make record-breaking move for midfielder Darlington Nagbe"

2016
"New aerial photos released showing progress of Atlanta United FC's downtown stadium"

2015
"MLS expansion team Atlanta United FC unveil logo, club colors and new hashtag #ATLUTD"

• MLS Ticker: Martinez joins Inter Miami, Pomykal signs new contract, and more
2023

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• MLS Ticker: Orlando City re-signs Pereyra, Lagerwey joins Atlanta United, and more
Mauricio Pereyra has played a leading role for Orlando City over the past four seasons and isn’t set to leave the club anytime soon. Pereyra was re-signed by the Lions on Wednesday, which will keep him under contract through the 2024 MLS season. The Uruguayan midfielder was out of contract following this season, but will ... Read more...2022
• MLS Ticker: Salcedo leaves Toronto FC, Atlanta United adds winger Mosquera, and more
Carlos Salcedo’s arrival was expected to give Toronto FC a new leader in its backline but after only five months in the Canadian club’s squad, the Mexican defender is officially on his way out. Toronto FC terminated Salcedo’s contract by mutual consent on Tuesday, the Eastern Conference club announced. The 28-year-old joined TFC as a ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Ticker: Fountas to join D.C. United early, Atlanta United adds forward on loan, and more
D.C. United wasn’t planning to have Designated Player Taxiarchis Fountas until this summer, but will now have the international forward earlier than expected. Fountas signed a pre-contract with D.C. United in February and will officially join the Eastern Conference club upon receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Trade Certificate. Fountas signed from Austrian side ... Read more...2022
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• Caleb Wiley savors “special moment” in scoring on Atlanta United debut
Caleb Wiley may only be one month into his Homegrown contract with Atlanta United, but the young defender looked like an experienced professional in his first team debut on Sunday afternoon. Wiley iced the Five Stripes 3-1 home victory over Sporting Kansas City, scoring his first senior goal for the club in the final moments ... Read more...2022
• Dwyer signs 2-year deal with Atlanta United

Dom Dwyer agreed to a two-year contract with MLS club Atlanta United FC, a deal that includes team options for 2024 and '25....2022
• Americans Abroad Ticker: Bello joins Bielefeld, Arsenal signs Trusty, and more
The January Transfer Window nears its close, but plenty of Americans have been on the move with several transfers happening in recent days. Kevin Paredes was the first left-back from MLS to depart to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, but on deadline day a second defender was on the move from the Eastern Conference. Atlanta United left-back ... Read more...2022
• MLS Ticker: Atlanta United signs Hernandez, Medina heads to Russia, and more
Ronald Hernandez impressed in his loan spell with Atlanta United in 2021 and earned himself a permanent move to the club on Monday. The Five Stripes announced that Hernandez has joined the club permanently from Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. Hernandes signed a three-year contract with the Eastern Conference club and will occupy an international roster ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Ticker: Schmetzer signs new deal with Sounders, Atlanta United adds Lopez, and more

Brian Schmetzer is staying put. The Seattle Sounders announced on Monday that Schmetzer has signed a multi-year contraction extension with the team. Schmetzer had been out of contract following the (...)...2021
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• Atlanta United, GK Brad Guzan agree to multi-year contract extension
2020

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• MLS Rewind: Revs burst past NYCFC, Timbers handle Atlanta United
To highlight Sunday’s MLS play, the New England Revolution grabbed three important points against New York City FC. The Portland Timbers also bolstered a campaign for the playoffs that is trending upward. One of the night’s wildest games brought CF Montreal a win over Toronto FC. Montreal trailed by two goals in the first seven ... Read more...2022
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• Texas Derby headlines This Week’s Soccer on TV and Online
The busy MLS regular season schedule continues this week with a Texas Derby kicking off another midweek slate of matches. Austin FC continues to fly high in the Western Conference this season, with Josh Wolff’s side currently sitting second in the standings. A 3-0 road win over Atlanta United was just the latest impressive performance ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Rewind: Atlanta United halt NYCFC, Loons shine against RSL, and more
A packed week of MLS action continued Sunday, with contenders such as New York City FC and Real Salt Lake dropping points. Among the victors of the weekend are the New York Red Bulls, which picked up three more points on the road, and FC Cincinnati, which earned a point against the New England Revolution. ... Read more...2022
• MLS Rewind: Atlanta United edges Charlotte FC, Sounders beat Galaxy, and more
Atlanta United stole three points at the death at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday with Jake Mulraney playing the super-sub role for the Five Stripes. Mulraney’s winning goal came in the 96th minute as Gonzalo Pineda’s side downed Charlotte FC 2-1 in the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Josef Martinez’s penalty-kick opener was cancelled out ... Read more...2022
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• Atlanta United scores late to beat expansion Charlotte FC
Jake Mulraney scored on a shot that bounced off a Charlotte FC defender in the 96th minute to give host Atlanta United FC a 2-1 win on Sunday....2022
• MLS Week 1 Rewind: Atlanta United rolls, Vela leads LAFC romp, and more
Atlanta United kicked off its 2022 MLS schedule with a bang on Sunday afternoon, claiming a first three points of the season in fine fashion. Gonzalo Pineda’s side breezed by visiting Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, using first-half goals from Luiz Araujo and Dom Dwyer to set the tone in a 3-1 victory. Josef Martinez ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Preview: Red Bulls host Atlanta United, Timbers visit RSL, and more
Several MLS clubs could get a major boost to their playoff hopes on Wednesday, if they are able to pick up victories in their final matches before Decision Day. Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls are neck-and-neck in the Eastern Conference playoff race, sitting just one point apart in the standings with two ... Read more...2021
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• Josef Martinez tops list of highest-selling MLS jerseys

Josef Martinez hasn't delivered his traditional traditional breathtaking statistics with Atlanta United this season, but the Venezuelan star did rank first in jersey sales among MLS players. (...)...2021
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• MLS Friday Scoreboard: NYCFC rolls past Crew, Orlando City edges Atlanta United, and more

Another busy weekend of MLS regular season action got underway on Friday night with New York City FC picking up the result of the night in a romping victory over the Columbus Crew. Ronny Deila's side scored (...)...2021
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• Atlanta's Martinez OK after COVID heart issue

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez said he has fully recovered from a "minor heart issue" resulting from his bout with COVID-19....2021
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• FC Cincinnati, Ronaldo Cisneros headline Best of MLS for Week 10
A first-half hat trick for Ronaldo Cisneros and two wins in one week for FC Cincinnati highlights the top moments from Week 10 of MLS action. Cisneros sent Atlanta United in front of the Chicago Fire, showing his ability to make incisive runs and killer finishing in a 4-1 win. Atlanta continues to miss star ... Read more...2022
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• Caleb Wiley savors “special moment” in scoring on Atlanta United debut
2022
• NYCFC rides second-half surge to beat Atlanta United
NEW YORK — It took some time for New York City FC to remind its guests who the hosts were Sunday afternoon. After a comfortable opening 30 minutes for Atlanta United, NYCFC began to take control toward the end of the first half and rode that momentum to a 2-0 win in the first round ... Read more...2021
• Wednesday MLS Scoreboard: Red Bulls visit D.C. United, Atlanta United hosts Inter Miami, and more

The New York Red Bulls are the hottest team in Major League Soccer at the moment, riding an eight-match unbeaten streak, with four straight victories to jump into playoff position in the Eastern Conference. (...)...2021
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• Atlanta United academy's Ajani Fortune called into Trinidad & Tobago national team
2021

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• MLS '19 schedule released; FC Cincinnati to debut vs. Sounders

ESPN FC's Ale Moreno presents his top 10 goals from throughout MLS this season, but who will rank as number one in 2018? Goalkeeper blunders were aplenty in Major League Soccer in 2018, headlined by this Shakastrophic moment by Stefan Frei. Zack Steffen, David Bingham and other MLS goalkeepers made some stellar saves in 2018, but who tops Ale Moreno's list? Gui...2019
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• RB Leipzig signing Tyler Adams backed for 'successful European career'

Steve Nicol and Craig Burley agree on the importance of early playing time for Tyler Adams in Germany after the American's move to RB Leipzig. Relive the best moments of Tyler Adams' MLS career, as one of the brightest USMNT stars has completed a move to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. United States international Tyler Adams has the perfect platform for a "successful European ...2019
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• Inter Miami hires former Galaxy, Sounder player Kurt Schmid as technical director

David Beckham delves into the thought process behind Inter Miami CF's crest and his vision of creating one that has both South American flavour and modern flare. Shaka Hislop says he'll give Inter Miami CF a pass because there are way more questionable names in the MLS. David Beckham's MLS expansion franchise Inter Miami announced on Thursday that Kurt Schmid will join the...2019
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• Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco out 4-6 weeks with quad injury

Alejandro Moreno explains why Atlanta United's record move for 18-year-old Independiente standout Ezequiel Barco is a significant moment for MLS. Atlanta United attacker Ezequiel Barco will be out four-to-six weeks with a right quad strain, the MLS club announced on Wednesday. Barco, 18, suffered the injury during training on Tuesday. Barco sealed the largest transfer in league history last ...2018
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• MLS-record signing Ezequiel Barco, Carlos Vela headline league's top new imports

Carlos Vela joins the FC crew to talk about leaving Europe to join MLS expansion team LAFC, the brewing rivalry with LA Galaxy and Mexico's World Cup outlook. Alejandro Moreno explains why Atlanta United's record move for 18-year-old Independiente standout Ezequiel Barco is a significant moment for MLS. In episode two of 'Two on Tri', ESPN's Sebastian Sal...2018
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• MLS expansion team Atlanta United FC unveil logo, club colors and new hashtag #ATLUTD
2015
• Atlanta United FC, NFL's Falcons announce new home to be named Mercedes-Benz Stadium
2015

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• Atlanta United make record-breaking move for midfielder Darlington Nagbe
2017
• Atlanta United reveal logo, team colors in front of thousands of fans: “We want it to be your club"
2015
• Falcons' Ridley target of gang-related robbery

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• Transfer Watch: Atlanta United FC reportedly in mix for Mexican international Marco Fabian
2015

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• Atlanta United FC: Get the lowdown on the newest team name in MLS, as selected by the supporters
2015
• Middlesbrough say US national team GK Brad Guzan will join Atlanta United
2017

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• New aerial photos released showing progress of Atlanta United FC's downtown stadium
2016
• Atlanta United set to break own MLS single-game attendance record on Sunday
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• Atlanta United FC set to break MLS attendance record, again
2017
• Timbers acquire up to $1.65 million in Allocation Money, 2018 international spot from Atlanta United FC in exchange for midfielder Darlington Nagbe, defender Gbenga Arokoyo
2017
• Conditions for Minnesota-Atlanta 'everything we imagined' - Don Garber
Atlanta United scored early and often at Minnesota United, running the Loons ragged en route to their first-ever MLS win. Hat-trick hero Josef Martinez was proud to play a part in Atlanta United's first MLS win, despite tough weather conditions. MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota -- Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber embraced the cold, snowy conditions in which Minnesota United and A...2017
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• Atlanta United FC looking for in-market artists interested in submitting work for new stadium
2016

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• MLS Preview: NYCFC-Red Bulls, Atlanta United-Union headline top matches in Week 31
The Major League Soccer playoffs continue to draw closer, and Week 31’s MLS slate brings several more key matchups that will determine the field for the postseason. Chief among the high-stakes clashes is the Hudson River Derby, which gives New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls a major opportunity to move up ... Read more...2022
• MLS Rewind: Revs burst past NYCFC, Timbers handle Atlanta United
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• Union clinch playoff berth to continue ruthless summer form
The Philadelphia Union haven’t taken their foot off the gas this summer and despite a few hiccups, Jim Curtin’s squad is flying high after achieving one of their many goals this season on Wednesday night. A 4-1 home victory over Atlanta United clinched the Eastern Conference leaders a spot in the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs, ... Read more...2022
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• Texas Derby headlines This Week’s Soccer on TV and Online
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• Miles Robinson suffers potentially serious leg injury in Atlanta United win
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• Brad Guzan suffers Achilles injury, becomes latest Atlanta United starter sidelined
2022

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• MLS Power Rankings: Week 2 (Red Bulls surge, Atlanta United tumbles, and more)
Reigning MLS Cup champion New York City FC is still searching for its first league win after two weeks while the New York Red Bulls have emerged as the fastest-starting team to begin the early going in the 2022 season. The Red Bulls posted their second straight road win, with Lewis Morgan’s hat-trick leading the ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Week 1 Rewind: Atlanta United rolls, Vela leads LAFC romp, and more
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• Castellanos, NYCFC best Atlanta in MLS playoffs

Golden Boot winner Valentin Castellanos scored his first MLS playoff goal to lead New York City FC to a Round 1 win over Atlanta United....2021
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• MLS Playoff Preview: NYCFC vs. Atlanta United
Though both sides likely anticipated themselves entering the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs in better positions, New York City FC and Atlanta United each secured a berth and are set to clash for a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals. NYCFC recovered from a Fall slump that threatened its playoff hopes to finish the season fourth ... Read more...2021
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• Falcons' Calvin Ridley reportedly a target of gang-related celebrity home robberies

Ridley, goalkeeper Brad Guzan of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United and music icon Mariah Carey are among celebrities and social media influencers who reportedly had their homes broken into as part of a crime spree that also included carjackings, kidnappings and shootings....2022
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• MLS Ticker: Gonzalez Pirez linked to Xolos, Torres joins Inter Miami, and more

Leandro Gonzalez Pirez is reportedly on his way to Liga MX. After much speculation over the Atlanta United defender's future, his move to Club Tijuana is reportedly a done deal. Mexican outlet AM originally (...)...2019
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• Ex-Atlanta United boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino named Mexico manager

Gerardo "Tata" Martino, who was officially unveiled as Mexico manager by that country's federation on Monday, said he thinks Mexico have evolved to be "among the best" over the past 20 years. Martino's official acceptance and the announcement of the deal ended several months' worth of speculation that Martino -- who won the 2018 MLS Coach of the Year award with A...2019
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• Atlanta United president Darren Eales: MLS not 'bashful' of being American

Take a look back at the best moments from Miguel Almiron's 2017 MLS season where he earned Newcomers of the Year honours. Alejandro Moreno explains why Atlanta United's record move for 18-year-old Independiente standout Ezequiel Barco is a significant moment for MLS. Relive all Atlanta United's spectacular goals during their inaugural season in MLS. Atlanta United ...2018
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• Columbus Crew SC take their chances against misfiring New York City FC

Columbus Crew SC took a giant step toward the Eastern Conference Final, routing NYCFC at home amid possible relocation. Taylor Twellman sings the praises of Crew SC after their rout of NYCFC, but explains why the tie is far from over. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On a chilly night at MAPFRE Stadium, the Columbus Crew extended their unbeaten streak to 12 games, dispatching New York City FC in the ope...2017
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