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January 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM

Doug Roberson

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Miranchuk confident that playing well with Almirón will happen

Alexey Miranchuk is confident that he and fellow Atlanta United star Miguel Almirón can play together well and complement one another this season.

Steven Alzate working to impress Gerardo Martino, Colombia

January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Doug Roberson

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Steven Alzate working to impress Martino, Colombia this #MLS season
#ATLUTD #LOSCAFATEROS
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Steven Alzate is enjoying a fresh start under new Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino after months of tough results and the firing of the manager he came to play for.

Atlanta United’s Tomás Jacob enjoying playing for one of his idols

January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM

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Jacob awed to be playing for Martino:
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“It’s a dream because I come from the club where he’s known, where he’s a club legend,” Jacob said of Gerardo Martino.

January 24, 2026 at 12:43 PM

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Gerardo Martino pleased with Atlanta United progress

Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino said Thursday that he is pleased with the team's progress after its first two weeks of training camp.

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January 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM

Doug Roberson

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Atlanta United has $4.6 million in general allocation money, but hold on ...

Atlanta United has $4.6 million in general allocation money, but not all of it can be spent on solidifying its roster.

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#WorldCup

January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM

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There are 150 days to go, and World Cup work is ongoing in Atlanta

Friday marked 150 days until Spain and Cape Verde play a World Cup match in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Nike, USSF collaborate on research lab at new training center

January 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM

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#Nike, #USSF collaborate on new research lab at Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center
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January 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM

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Atlanta United looking to strengthen squad by signing more players

Manager Gerardo Martino’s message to his Atlanta United players is to be more competitive. The team also might be helped by signing new players.

January 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Doug Roberson

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How might Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón be used together?

They prefer to play the same position. Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino must devise a strategy that works.

January 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM

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Atlanta United’s DPs confident Gerardo Martino will bring out their best

The team opened training camp Monday under new manager Gerardo Martino with belief from two of the three DPs that their play and therefore the team’s results are going to impr

January 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM

Doug Roberson

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Important things to watch in Atlanta United’s preseason

Manager Gerardo Martino, back at the club after leading it to the playoffs in 2017 and MLS Cup in 2018, will lead the first training session of the pending season Monday.

January 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM

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Atlanta United on verge of selling Bartosz Slisz to Brøndby

The Polish midfielder, who played two seasons for the Five Stripes, is expected to be transferred to the popular club in Denmark.

Expert: Atlanta United has one more recourse against Botafogo

January 7, 2026 at 10:19 PM

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#ATLUTD has 1 last recourse against #Botafogo to get $30 million: www.ajc.com/sports/2026/...

Atlanta United is owed $30 million from Botafogo because of the Thiago Almada sale. Almost 18 months later, the Five Stripes have yet to receive the funds from the club.

Atlanta United will play four friendly matches in the preseason

January 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM

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#ATLUTD will play 4 friendly matches in #MLS preseason
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Atlanta United’s preseason camp under new manager Gerardo Martino will see the team training in three states and playing four matches.

January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Doug Roberson

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Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

Atlanta United won another round in its court battle with Botafogo over its failure to pay $21 million for Thiago Almada.

December 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Doug Roberson

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U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

The U.S. men’s soccer team has scheduled another tough friendly as part of its World Cup preparations, playing Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

December 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Doug Roberson

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Work begins for Atlanta and World Cup now most teams are known

Dan Corso says Atlanta will have equivalent of five Super Bowls in town during tournament.

December 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM

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Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM

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World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Friday’s World Cup draw produced a brutal Group of Death with France, Norway and Senegal. See which other groups will be toughest and which look easiest.

Getting to know the World Cup teams

December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM

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Getting to know the #WorldCup2026 teams
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Of the 48 teams that will make up the World Cup, 42 are already known. Get to know all 42.

December 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Doug Roberson

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Getting to know the World Cup teams

Of the 48 teams that will make up the World Cup, 42 are already known. Get to know all 42.

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December 6, 2025 at 3:04 AM

Doug Roberson

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Hey FIFA, Atlanta says it’s ready for the World Cup

Fans, players and dignitaries celebrate city’s place as ‘Soccer Capital of the United States.’

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#USMNT #USSF #WorldCupDraw

December 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM

Doug Roberson

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U.S. gets good World Cup draw; Atlanta gets great possibilities

The World Cup draw was revealed Friday, and Atlanta could potentially host a number of exciting teams. The U.S. also received a favorable draw.

Check out the latest updates ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw announcement

December 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Doug Roberson

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