Five Stripe Final
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An independent website covering all things Atlanta United.
UPDATED: Atlanta United sign Fafa Picault
Winger depth is important!
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February 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal talked to the Atlanta media today as the Five Stripes returned from their preseason matches in Texas. Here's our brief roundup of what you need to know.
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Training Notes: Feb. 17, 2026
Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal spoke to the media today
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February 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal talked to the Atlanta media today as the Five Stripes returned from their preseason matches in Texas. Here's our brief roundup of what you need to know.
www.fivestripefinal.com/p/training-n...
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Atlanta United significantly underperformed their expected points numbers in 2025. But should you expect a progression to the mean in 2026?
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A brief analytical look at Atlanta United in 2025 and what it means for 2026
Bad team was bad
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February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Atlanta United significantly underperformed their expected points numbers in 2025. But should you expect a progression to the mean in 2026?
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The annual MegaPreview is finally here.
Two (2) hours worth of podcasting previewing the 2026 Atlanta United season.
We're exhausted. Please clap.
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Two (2) hours worth of podcasting previewing the 2026 Atlanta United season.
We're exhausted. Please clap.
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FIVE STRIPE FINAL: THE MEGAPREVIEW
Your annual two-hour primer on all things Atlanta United as they embark on a new campaign and begin a new project under Tata Martino.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The annual MegaPreview is finally here.
Two (2) hours worth of podcasting previewing the 2026 Atlanta United season.
We're exhausted. Please clap.
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Two (2) hours worth of podcasting previewing the 2026 Atlanta United season.
We're exhausted. Please clap.
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2026 Atlanta United Season Preview with @fivestripefinal.bsky.social
Gass is joined by Sam Jones to see if running it back to 2018 Atlanta will be successful in 2026 👀
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Gass is joined by Sam Jones to see if running it back to 2018 Atlanta will be successful in 2026 👀
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2026 Atlanta United Season Preview w/Five Stripe Final
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February 17, 2026 at 2:33 PM
2026 Atlanta United Season Preview with @fivestripefinal.bsky.social
Gass is joined by Sam Jones to see if running it back to 2018 Atlanta will be successful in 2026 👀
📺 youtu.be/DKBPDBbknM4
Gass is joined by Sam Jones to see if running it back to 2018 Atlanta will be successful in 2026 👀
📺 youtu.be/DKBPDBbknM4
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The expectation for Atlanta United is always playoffs. Can they get there this season?
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February 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The expectation for Atlanta United is always playoffs. Can they get there this season?
@fivestripefinal.bsky.social
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Part one of our 2026 Season Preview. How did we get here? www.fivestripefinal.com/p/2026-seaso...
2026 Season Preview: What changes did the offseason bring?
Recapping Atlanta United's offseason. How did we get here?
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February 16, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Part one of our 2026 Season Preview. How did we get here? www.fivestripefinal.com/p/2026-seaso...
Per @tombogert.bsky.social, Atlanta United is finally addressing its winger depth. www.fivestripefinal.com/p/atlanta-un...
Atlanta United to sign Fafa Picault, per Tom Bogert
Winger depth is important!
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February 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Per @tombogert.bsky.social, Atlanta United is finally addressing its winger depth. www.fivestripefinal.com/p/atlanta-un...
February 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Steven Alzate sat down with us for a very insightful look at the differences between Tata and Ronny www.fivestripefinal.com/p/five-strip...
FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Exclusive interview with Steven Alzate
Atlanta United's midfielder talks about how Tata Martino is asking him to play differently, his life growing up, his reaction to Ronny Deila's firing and more.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Steven Alzate sat down with us for a very insightful look at the differences between Tata and Ronny www.fivestripefinal.com/p/five-strip...
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Sam's the best. Read his stuff and subscribe to Five Stripe Final if you're an Atlanta United fan (or if you want to get smarter about soccer and/or derive more enjoyment from reading about it.)
Our first rewatch column of the year is here. This one (unlike most) is free to read. Consider becoming a subscriber if you want more insights like "actively trying to score goals is good"
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REWATCH: Atlanta United wows in preseason with...[checking]...basic tactical competency
Ok but seriously they did effective soccer things
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February 2, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Sam's the best. Read his stuff and subscribe to Five Stripe Final if you're an Atlanta United fan (or if you want to get smarter about soccer and/or derive more enjoyment from reading about it.)
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In which I'm still trying to figure out how Miguel Almirón and Alexey Miranchuk fit on the field at the same time
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Tata Martino's post-match quotes brought up tactical questions
Ok but really how is this going to work?
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February 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
In which I'm still trying to figure out how Miguel Almirón and Alexey Miranchuk fit on the field at the same time
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“Probably Miguel [Almirón] would have started on the left and Alexey on the right."
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Tata Martino's post-match quotes brought up tactical questions
Ok but really how is this going to work?
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February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“Probably Miguel [Almirón] would have started on the left and Alexey on the right."
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The trade clears some cap space. But how much room does Atlanta have to work now?
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What Jamal Thiaré's trade means for Atlanta United
just another day in the life of a bad team
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February 2, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The trade clears some cap space. But how much room does Atlanta have to work now?
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Our first rewatch column of the year is here. This one (unlike most) is free to read. Consider becoming a subscriber if you want more insights like "actively trying to score goals is good"
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REWATCH: Atlanta United wows in preseason with...[checking]...basic tactical competency
Ok but seriously they did effective soccer things
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February 2, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Our first rewatch column of the year is here. This one (unlike most) is free to read. Consider becoming a subscriber if you want more insights like "actively trying to score goals is good"
open.substack.com/pub/fivestri...
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An article in which I, a lowly soccer blogger, gives advice to an MLS Cup-winning manager www.fivestripefinal.com/p/my-one-pie...
My one piece of advice for Tata
An article in which I, a soccer blogger with zero soccer experience, give advice to an MLS Cup-winning manager.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
An article in which I, a lowly soccer blogger, gives advice to an MLS Cup-winning manager www.fivestripefinal.com/p/my-one-pie...
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I don't want to overreact to one preseason game against a team I've never heard of but 2026 Atlanta United might be the greatest soccer team the world has ever seen.
January 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I don't want to overreact to one preseason game against a team I've never heard of but 2026 Atlanta United might be the greatest soccer team the world has ever seen.
News: Brad Guzan is returning to Atlanta United in a new advisory/ambassador role www.fivestripefinal.com/p/news-brad-...
NEWS: Brad Guzan returns to Atlanta United in new ambassador role
The legend is back to serve the club in an off-the-field capacity.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
News: Brad Guzan is returning to Atlanta United in a new advisory/ambassador role www.fivestripefinal.com/p/news-brad-...
We took a moment to check in on every Atlanta United opponent in 2026
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What's everyone else up to?
A look at Atlanta United's 2026 opponents as the offseason continues
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January 22, 2026 at 4:19 PM
We took a moment to check in on every Atlanta United opponent in 2026
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I swear Toad from Mario Kart is in the stands for this Shelton/Sweeny match, and they're screaming hilariously after every big point.
January 22, 2026 at 2:21 AM
WE GOT A 6 RUMOR, Y'ALL www.fivestripefinal.com/p/transfer-r...
TRANSFER RUMOR: Atlanta United make bid for Guido Rodríguez
A link that makes a lot of sense but with major caveats
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January 22, 2026 at 4:19 AM
WE GOT A 6 RUMOR, Y'ALL www.fivestripefinal.com/p/transfer-r...
Atlanta United officially has another U22 spot to play with www.fivestripefinal.com/p/news-edwin...
NEWS: Edwin Mosquera completes transfer to Santa Fe
Good luck, Edwin!
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January 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Atlanta United officially has another U22 spot to play with www.fivestripefinal.com/p/news-edwin...