Sandy McAfee
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Managing editor & lead writer for Atlanta United | atlutd.com
Can Atlanta United make it three wins in a row -- at a venue where they have never won?
Kickoff from Sports Illustrated Stadium shortly.
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Kickoff from Sports Illustrated Stadium shortly.
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Starting XI and roster notes: Atlanta United kicks off road stretch at Red Bulls | Atlanta United FC
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
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May 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Can Atlanta United make it three wins in a row -- at a venue where they have never won?
Kickoff from Sports Illustrated Stadium shortly.
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Kickoff from Sports Illustrated Stadium shortly.
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Happy World Soccer Day! 🌎 ⚽️
The beautiful game has given us so many wonderful moments. Here’s just a few, told by soccer fans in Atlanta.
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The beautiful game has given us so many wonderful moments. Here’s just a few, told by soccer fans in Atlanta.
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World Soccer Day: What the beautiful game has given soccer fans in Atlanta | Atlanta United FC
May 25 is World Soccer Day
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May 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Happy World Soccer Day! 🌎 ⚽️
The beautiful game has given us so many wonderful moments. Here’s just a few, told by soccer fans in Atlanta.
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The beautiful game has given us so many wonderful moments. Here’s just a few, told by soccer fans in Atlanta.
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Atlanta United has launched a beautiful scarf to tribute AAPI month. This is the third year Atlanta has designed and promoted a scarf for the occasion.
Designed by local artist Sanithna Phansavanh, the scarf honors both Atlanta and his Laos heritage.
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Designed by local artist Sanithna Phansavanh, the scarf honors both Atlanta and his Laos heritage.
Read more: www.atlutd.com/news/behind-...
May 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Atlanta United has launched a beautiful scarf to tribute AAPI month. This is the third year Atlanta has designed and promoted a scarf for the occasion.
Designed by local artist Sanithna Phansavanh, the scarf honors both Atlanta and his Laos heritage.
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Designed by local artist Sanithna Phansavanh, the scarf honors both Atlanta and his Laos heritage.
Read more: www.atlutd.com/news/behind-...
Jamal Thiaré and Saba Lobjanidze appear in the starting XI for Atlanta United's match tonight in Orlando.
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Starting XI and roster notes: Jamal Thiaré earns the nod against Orlando City SC | Atlanta United FC
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April 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Jamal Thiaré and Saba Lobjanidze appear in the starting XI for Atlanta United's match tonight in Orlando.
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"We've all seen what he brings to our group in terms of tenacity, determination, and willingness to put his body on the line."
With Latte Lath suspended for Saturday's match, Jamal Thiaré is all but set to make the start for Atlanta United.
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With Latte Lath suspended for Saturday's match, Jamal Thiaré is all but set to make the start for Atlanta United.
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Ronny Deila and Co. deep diving into team performance ahead of Orlando City | Atlanta United FC
Deila got into the nitty-gritty of his team’s function after training Thursday
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April 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"We've all seen what he brings to our group in terms of tenacity, determination, and willingness to put his body on the line."
With Latte Lath suspended for Saturday's match, Jamal Thiaré is all but set to make the start for Atlanta United.
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With Latte Lath suspended for Saturday's match, Jamal Thiaré is all but set to make the start for Atlanta United.
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"This was an opportunity to put us in a place into the summer that we can do something.”
Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila explains the club's deadline-day trade of Xande Silva.
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Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila explains the club's deadline-day trade of Xande Silva.
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‘We have opportunities now’: Ronny Deila recaps Atlanta’s deadline-day trade | Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United acquired up to $250,000 in GAM from St. Louis CITY SC
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April 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"This was an opportunity to put us in a place into the summer that we can do something.”
Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila explains the club's deadline-day trade of Xande Silva.
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Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila explains the club's deadline-day trade of Xande Silva.
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Atlanta United ends up making a move at the transfer window deadline, trading Xande Silva to St. Louis CITY SC.
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Atlanta United trades Xande Silva to St. Louis for $250,000 in General Allocation Money | Atlanta United FC
The winger made two starts in seven appearances for Atlanta in 2025
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April 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Atlanta United ends up making a move at the transfer window deadline, trading Xande Silva to St. Louis CITY SC.
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Atlanta United is nearing full health as the group gets back a dangerous winger for this upcoming road trip to Philly.
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Availability Report: Edwin Mosquera back for Philadelphia road trip | Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United's winger is match fit for the first time in over a month
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April 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Atlanta United is nearing full health as the group gets back a dangerous winger for this upcoming road trip to Philly.
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“Our style of play is not Ronny Deila’s style of play. It’s our style of play, Atlanta United’s style of play.”
Head coach Ronny Deila was spouting out good quotes today at media.
Here were a few:
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Head coach Ronny Deila was spouting out good quotes today at media.
Here were a few:
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Growing resilience, chemistry ahead of back-to-back road tests | Atlanta United FC
The 5-Stripes travel to face Philadelphia Union Saturday, April 19
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April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“Our style of play is not Ronny Deila’s style of play. It’s our style of play, Atlanta United’s style of play.”
Head coach Ronny Deila was spouting out good quotes today at media.
Here were a few:
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Head coach Ronny Deila was spouting out good quotes today at media.
Here were a few:
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Reposted by Sandy McAfee
GLORY FOR RORY 🏆
The wait is over. Rory McIlroy has finally won his first Masters — and completed a career grand slam in the process.
The wait is over. Rory McIlroy has finally won his first Masters — and completed a career grand slam in the process.
April 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
GLORY FOR RORY 🏆
The wait is over. Rory McIlroy has finally won his first Masters — and completed a career grand slam in the process.
The wait is over. Rory McIlroy has finally won his first Masters — and completed a career grand slam in the process.
Reposted by Sandy McAfee
The roof is open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and both Alexey Miranchuk and Pedro Amador are in Atlanta United's starting XI.
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Starting XI and roster notes: Roof open for Atlanta United's homestand finale | Atlanta United FC
Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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April 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The roof is open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and both Alexey Miranchuk and Pedro Amador are in Atlanta United's starting XI.
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Happy matchday 17s! It's a glorious day for some soccer ☀️
Reminder that today's Atlanta United match kicks off early this afternoon and you'll want to be in your seats by 2:30 p.m. ET
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Reminder that today's Atlanta United match kicks off early this afternoon and you'll want to be in your seats by 2:30 p.m. ET
Today's timeline: www.atlutd.com/matchday
Matchday | ATLUTD.com
What to expect on matchday including detailed timeline, things to do before kickoff and stadium entertainment
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April 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Happy matchday 17s! It's a glorious day for some soccer ☀️
Reminder that today's Atlanta United match kicks off early this afternoon and you'll want to be in your seats by 2:30 p.m. ET
Today's timeline: www.atlutd.com/matchday
Reminder that today's Atlanta United match kicks off early this afternoon and you'll want to be in your seats by 2:30 p.m. ET
Today's timeline: www.atlutd.com/matchday
Pedro Amador is available for selection for Atlanta United’s match tomorrow.
Derrick Williams is still out.
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Derrick Williams is still out.
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Availability Report: Atlanta United readies for Saturday afternoon kick | Atlanta United FC
Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. ET against New England Revolution
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April 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Pedro Amador is available for selection for Atlanta United’s match tomorrow.
Derrick Williams is still out.
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Derrick Williams is still out.
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“I have a painting in my head of how the game is going to be… That is constant, moving with these kinds of colors. In the end, it’s to get the team to be effective.”
The latest from Atlanta United training:
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The latest from Atlanta United training:
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Coloring in the painting, and Thursday before the homestand finale | Atlanta United FC
Ronny Deila, Alexey Miranchuk met with media Thursday
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April 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“I have a painting in my head of how the game is going to be… That is constant, moving with these kinds of colors. In the end, it’s to get the team to be effective.”
The latest from Atlanta United training:
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The latest from Atlanta United training:
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The roof at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be OPEN tonight for Atlanta United's match against FC Dallas.
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Roof expected to be open for tonight's Atlanta United match | Atlanta United FC
The club hosts FC Dallas for 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff
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April 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The roof at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be OPEN tonight for Atlanta United's match against FC Dallas.
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Ronny Deila was coy when asked this week if Miguel Almirón will play more of a 10 role like he did in the second half of last week's comeback win.
With Alexey Miranchuk questionable for tonight's match, it seems like a good option.
Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
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With Alexey Miranchuk questionable for tonight's match, it seems like a good option.
Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
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Availability Report: Thiaré, Muyumba return to fold for FC Dallas match | Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United's Jamal Thiaré and Tristan Muyumba were not listed as injured on Friday's availability report.
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April 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ronny Deila was coy when asked this week if Miguel Almirón will play more of a 10 role like he did in the second half of last week's comeback win.
With Alexey Miranchuk questionable for tonight's match, it seems like a good option.
Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
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With Alexey Miranchuk questionable for tonight's match, it seems like a good option.
Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
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Atlanta United has that second half against NYCFC in mind as they prepare for FC Dallas and Lucho Acosta.
“We were putting so much pressure on them in the last 20-30 minutes. We’re looking to keep that same energy.”
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“We were putting so much pressure on them in the last 20-30 minutes. We’re looking to keep that same energy.”
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Load management and Thursday before match No. 2 of the homestand | Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United hosts FC Dallas on Saturday, April 5
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April 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Atlanta United has that second half against NYCFC in mind as they prepare for FC Dallas and Lucho Acosta.
“We were putting so much pressure on them in the last 20-30 minutes. We’re looking to keep that same energy.”
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“We were putting so much pressure on them in the last 20-30 minutes. We’re looking to keep that same energy.”
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Anyone else still smiling over Atlanta United's incredible win last night? 😄
In case you didn't see it, here's what you missed.
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In case you didn't see it, here's what you missed.
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Atlanta United's incredible rally kicks off homestand with a bang | Atlanta United FC
Alexey Miranchuk, Miguel Almirón scored their first goals of 2025
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March 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Anyone else still smiling over Atlanta United's incredible win last night? 😄
In case you didn't see it, here's what you missed.
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In case you didn't see it, here's what you missed.
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The first match of the homestand kicks off tonight for Atlanta United.
Starting XI and roster notes against NYCFC.
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Starting XI and roster notes against NYCFC.
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Starting XI & roster notes: Atlanta United hosts Ronny Deila's former club | Atlanta United FC
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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March 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The first match of the homestand kicks off tonight for Atlanta United.
Starting XI and roster notes against NYCFC.
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Starting XI and roster notes against NYCFC.
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The team sheet for Atlanta United against New York City FC at home tomorrow.
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Availability Report: Players ready after international duty | Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United hosts New York City FC on Saturday, March 29
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March 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The team sheet for Atlanta United against New York City FC at home tomorrow.
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Thursday’s training looked a little different but still very competitive as Atlanta United heads into a three-match homestand.
🗣️ “The goal now is to get three wins in these home games.”
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🗣️ “The goal now is to get three wins in these home games.”
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Why Thursday's training looks different, and a three-match homestand | Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United hosts Ronny Deila’s former club Saturday, March 29
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March 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thursday’s training looked a little different but still very competitive as Atlanta United heads into a three-match homestand.
🗣️ “The goal now is to get three wins in these home games.”
www.atlutd.com/news/thursda...
🗣️ “The goal now is to get three wins in these home games.”
www.atlutd.com/news/thursda...
Our incredibly talented video team released the latest episode of Rooted In The Stripes on YouTube.
This episode shows incredible access, from inside the locker room on matchday to driving home from a match with one of our players. Encourage to give it a watch!
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This episode shows incredible access, from inside the locker room on matchday to driving home from a match with one of our players. Encourage to give it a watch!
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Endurance | Rooted in the Stripes, Season 3 Episode 2
YouTube video by Atlanta United FC
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March 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our incredibly talented video team released the latest episode of Rooted In The Stripes on YouTube.
This episode shows incredible access, from inside the locker room on matchday to driving home from a match with one of our players. Encourage to give it a watch!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S5G...
This episode shows incredible access, from inside the locker room on matchday to driving home from a match with one of our players. Encourage to give it a watch!
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At Cincinnati, Will Reilly finished with 11 possession regains, including eight interceptions, tied for most by any player in any match this season in MLS.
The Decatur product showed out in his debut for Atlanta United. ✨
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The Decatur product showed out in his debut for Atlanta United. ✨
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Will Reilly, Decatur’s finest, shines in first MLS start | Atlanta United FC
Reilly had a historic debut for Atlanta United Saturday
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March 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
At Cincinnati, Will Reilly finished with 11 possession regains, including eight interceptions, tied for most by any player in any match this season in MLS.
The Decatur product showed out in his debut for Atlanta United. ✨
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The Decatur product showed out in his debut for Atlanta United. ✨
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Meet Jose Hadathy, the designer behind Atlanta's host city poster for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
As an artist with a huge love for soccer, Jose's intention was about bringing together people from all over the world to enjoy and learn more about our beautiful city.
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As an artist with a huge love for soccer, Jose's intention was about bringing together people from all over the world to enjoy and learn more about our beautiful city.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Meet Jose Hadathy, the designer behind Atlanta's host city poster for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
As an artist with a huge love for soccer, Jose's intention was about bringing together people from all over the world to enjoy and learn more about our beautiful city.
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As an artist with a huge love for soccer, Jose's intention was about bringing together people from all over the world to enjoy and learn more about our beautiful city.
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