ATLANTA — Atlanta United trained at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday morning in order to get a feel for new artificial turf at the stadium. The new FieldTurf surface, dubbed “Core,” is similar to the original FieldTurf Revolution 360 laid down in August 2017. It also is used at Georgia State University’s football stadium. A FieldTurf spokesperson […]
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ATLANTA — The diminutive Ezequiel Barco scored on a header for the first time in his career, but it was not enough to secure three points at home for Atlanta United. Barco’s 70th-minute goal canceled out a 47th-minute strike from Philadelphia Union debutante Brenden Aaronson in a 1-1 draw Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The […]
ATLANTA — Mired in a season-opening rut defined by poor results and lifeless play, Atlanta United made a change in its Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Monterrey. Frank de Boer shelved his possession-obsessed 3-4-3 in favor of a couple of different looks and a more direct, aggressive approach. The Five Stripes’ dream of […]
Gerardo “Tata” Martino isn’t coaching in Major League Soccer anymore, but the veteran manager will still patrol sidelines on American soil a few times in 2019. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol announced Wednesday that Mexico’s men’s national team — which introduced Martino as its newest head coach earlier this week — will play four friendlies […]
The 2018 Major League Soccer champion will be decided this weekend when Atlanta United hosts the Portland Timbers to battle for MLS Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET Saturday in 71,000-seat Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The two teams arrived in Atlanta earlier this week and begin training sessions Thursday. The first set of training sessions […]
ATLANTA — Typically, Atlanta United FC players don’t have to worry about climate conditions when they’re at home, playing in the comfy confines of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But before Atlanta’s 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union Saturday, the team was told the top was going to be down on the spaceship, rain or shine. Beginning May 29, the […]
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The site of next year’s Super Bowl already is celebrating a championship for best concessions. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and MLS Atlanta United, finished first in a 2017 NFL fan survey for quality and value of food and beverages. The results released Thursday show the lowered prices, including $2 hot dogs, $3 […]
After record-setting attendance, a stadium debut, playoffs and winning MLS’ Newcomer of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Goal of the Year awards, how can Atlanta United FC beat its expansion season? Head coach: Gerardo “Tata” Martino 2017 regular season: 15-9-10, 55 points; No. 4 East Postseason: Lost to Columbus in first round of playoffs. […]