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Atlanta United midfielder Will Reilly stepped up when called upon in 2025, and now he’s ready to raise the bar under Tata Martino. 💪

Watch our exclusive interview with Reilly on our YouTube channel 🎥
January 24, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Now on YouTube: A chat with Will Reilly 🗣️

@atlpilgrim.bsky.social and @shwrites.bsky.social talk to the Atlanta United midfielder about preseason so far, his pro journey, and what he was doing during Snowmageddon in 2014 ❄️

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Atlanta United midfielder WILL REILLY on the 2026 preseason, his pro soccer journey, and more
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January 23, 2026 at 9:48 PM
In what was expected to be a busy offseason, Atlanta United has been active in reshaping the young depth between the Supplemental Roster and the upper levels of the development pipeline. We take a look at what has happened so far and what could be coming up.
ATLUTD Shuffles the Depth Chart
We look at how Atlanta United has reshaped the young depth between the Supplemental Roster and the upper levels of the development pipeline.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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🇺🇸 Sources: Atlanta United is finalizing a deal to sign USYNT midfielder Adrián Gill from Barcelona. Mundo Deportivo 1st.

Gill, 20, has progressed through Barcelona's academy.

Hits Atlanta's salary cap on supplemental roster.
January 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Tata Martino has responded to reports that Atlanta United are interested in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodríguez.
Tata Martino addresses reports of Atlanta United’s interest in Guido Rodríguez
Tata Martino has responded to reports that Atlanta United are looking to add West Ham midfielder Guido Rodríguez to the squad.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Looks like this one is happening. Per César Luis Merlo, Atlanta United and San Lorenzo have a verbal agreement on a $3 million transfer for Elías Báez.

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Atlanta United reaches verbal agreement for $3M Elías Báez transfer, per report
Things appear to be all but done in Atlanta United's pursuit of Elías Báez.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Has Atlanta found its new No. 6?

Tonight starting at 7pm we're LIVE talking about Atlanta United's reported interest in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez ⚽️

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Atlanta United TARGETING West Ham's Guido Rodriguez for OVERSEAS MOVE!
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January 21, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Has Atlanta United found its new No. 6? According to Germán García Grova, it's submitted an offer for West Ham's Guido Rodríguez. Here's the latest.
Atlanta United submits offer for West Ham midfielder Guido Rodríguez, per report
Atlanta United reportedly are keen to bring in West Ham midfielder and former Argentina international Guido Rodríguez.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Atlanta United is losing high performance director Dave Tenney to Real Salt Lake.
Atlanta United high performance director Dave Tenney leaves club for Real Salt Lake
Dave Tenney, Atlanta United's director of high performance, has left the club for a position with Real Salt Lake.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Atlanta’s World Cup preparations ramping up with 150 days left

Updates were provided today on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including info about the Fan Fest, MARTA upgrades, grass installation, and much more!
Atlanta’s World Cup preparations ramping up with 150 days left
Updates were provided today on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including info about the Fan Fest, MARTA upgrades, grass installation, and much more!
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January 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
How Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón fit under Tata Martino

Reading between the lines to find out how Tata Martino plans to have both players coexist in 2026.
How Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón fit under Tata Martino
Reading between the lines to find out how Tata Martino plans to have both players coexist in 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
That’s Lindsey Heaps, of course
Also - Lindsey Horan’s likely debut with Denver is set for July 3 after the World Cup break vs. Kansas City Current at Summit’s temp home venue in suburbs. Currently showing as streaming on NWSL+ but good chance it gets pushed to nationally-televised audience.
January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The 2026 NWSL schedule is out.

Boston Legacy’s 1st match will be against defending champ Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on 3/13 (ABC/ESPN app)

Denver Summit opens at PayPal Park on 3/14 vs. Bay FC (ION) - home opener is on 3/28 at Mile High vs. Washington Spirit (CBS/P+)
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
We go LIVE at 7pm ET #ATLUTD

-Recapping Tata Martino and Chris Henderson's remarks as they meet the media during first week of Atlanta United preseason training
-Edwin Mosquera to Santa Fe? U22 slot opening up?
-And more

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Atlanta United's Tata Martino and Chris Henderson MEET THE MEDIA + Edwin Mosquera sale IMMINENT?
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January 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Things could be heating up on the U22 front for Atlanta United. According to reports in Colombia, Edwin Mosquera will terminate his contract with Millonarios before a permanent transfer to Santa Fe. Here's more ⤵️
Edwin Mosquera reportedly leaving Millonarios ahead of full transfer to Santa Fe
Edwin Mosquera is reportedly close to ending his time with Millonarios in favor of a permanent transfer to Santa Fe.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 2:34 PM
🚨TIMO WERNER NEARING AN MLS MOVE 🇩🇪🚨

@shwrites.bsky.social and @hahiguita.bsky.social discuss reports of the German striker's potential move to the San Jose Earthquakes and whether or not he can revive a once-promising career in North America

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TIMO WERNER nears MLS MOVE! Can RB Leipzig man reignite career with the San Jose Earthquakes?
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January 13, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Atlanta United refreshed returning to training under Tata Martino

Atlanta United returned to training today as Tata Martino ran his first drills for the squad as they prepare to move on from last season, and Miguel Almiron and Latte Lath give their opening thoughts.
Atlanta United refreshed returning to training under Tata Martino
Atlanta United returned to training today as Tata Martino ran his first drills for the squad as they prepare to move on from last season, and Miguel Almiron and Latte Lath give their opening thoughts.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Here's the first training ground update of 2026 for Atlanta United, straight from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground! @atlpilgrim.bsky.social & @hahiguita.bsky.social chat about what they saw in training & what we heard from Miguel Almiron & Latte Lath

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January 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Latte Lath said everyone’s excited about Tata, and he is looking forward to showing what he can do and creating a better connection with Miggy and Alexey. Said he has high expectations for himself, last year reminded him what it means to suffer, implied that’s motivation for him.
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Miguel Almiron said Tata’s return will help him & the whole team/city. Noted Tata’s experience will help every player grow but emphasized how great of a person Tata is.

Said Tata knows he enjoys that free roaming role knows he, LL, & Alexey will work well under him

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January 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Ronald Hernandez and Jamal Thiare not training due to sickness at the moment, and Jay Fortune still doing some rehab but it’s going well. Also, your obligatory Miggy photo
January 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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The 2026 Atlanta United season officially kicks off today up here at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground! @hahiguita.bsky.social and myself will have all the info today over on @scarvesandspikes.com for yall as we chat with Miguel Almiron & Latte Lath.
January 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM