Atlanta United FC signed a player Wednesday that adds depth behind veteran goalkeeper and Major League Soccer All-Star Brad Guzan. The Five Stripes brought in goalkeeper Brendan Moore, who most recently played in England. Moore joins the team as a Discovery Signing, but he grew up just north of Atlanta, attending Roswell’s Centennial High School. […]
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Brad Guzan and Darlington Nagbe were not invited to Gregg Berhalter’s first camp as head coach of the United States men’s national team. That might seem a bit odd on the surface, considering the two veterans — who were recently crowned Major League Soccer Cup champs with Atlanta United FC — were invited to Dave […]
ATLANTA — When Atlanta United broke down video throughout the Major League Soccer season, the team spent the most time studying the Columbus Crew. That film, analyzed by players such as Atlanta’s Greg Garza and Brad Guzan, can now be used differently, as they get a feel for how former Crew coach Gregg Berhalter will […]
ATLANTA — Atlanta United FC did something it had never done before on Sunday. The club finally beat the New York Red Bulls. With a 3-0 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Five Stripes are taking a sizeable advantage into the second leg of the Eastern Conference finals of the Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs. While […]
ATLANTA — Atlanta United FC entered the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a one-goal advantage. Against New York City FC on Sunday, the Five Stripes could’ve parked the bus. They could’ve sat back and played conservatively. The could’ve played for a draw and advanced on the aggregate. But that’s not the style […]
MARIETTA, Ga. — The status of one of Atlanta United F.C.’s most important players is uncertain for its biggest game of the season. There’s a chance the Five Stripes could play the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals without midfielder Jeff Larentowicz. Atlanta United manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino told reporters Friday that Larentowicz will […]
There aren’t any Major League Soccer playoff games from Nov. 12-20, but a few players from teams competing for the title might be busy anyway. The 28-man United States men’s national team roster for a pair of upcoming friendlies was announced Tuesday by interim coach Dave Sarachan. The U.S. will face England Nov. 15 at […]
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ATLANTA — After Atlanta United F.C. beat the Chicago Fire at home Sunday, captain Michael Parkhurst shook the hand of a referee, then glanced at one of the scoreboards in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The veteran centerback said just one word when he spotted the final score of a game between the New York Red Bulls and […]
MARIETTA, Ga. — If the bevy of reports are true, then the clock is ticking on how much time Gerardo “Tata” Martino has left as the head coach of Atlanta United F.C. ESPN was the latest to report the Argentine manager is headed to Mexico soon to become the new boss of El Tri. ESPN, citing […]