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Recapping the Start of the Most Improbable Playoff Run in MLS History
I started writing a thread on Blue Sky, a new social media application that has a growing population of MLS media and supporters, that
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What’s that fairy dust in the air? It felt like a good time to write about the past couple of months of the 2024 Atlanta United season #ATLUTD
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🔴⚫️ BREAKING: Atlanta United are finalizing a new MLS league-record deal to sign Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough, per sources.
Deal $22m + add-ons. Medical completed already. Just final steps now.
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Deal $22m + add-ons. Medical completed already. Just final steps now.
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Atlanta United finalizing league-record transfer of Boro's Latte Lath: Sources
Atlanta United are finalizing a new MLS league-record deal to sign Ivory Coast international forward Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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"Brazilian in his prime who's good enough to dominate but not quite good enough to crack the national team and thus won't miss games or log extra miles" is like the absolute sweet spot for DP signings.
🔴⚫️ Sources: Atlanta United submit a bid around $18m for Benfica forward Arthur Cabral. Talks ongoing.
Cabral, 26, has 17g/4a in 2,701 mins with Benfica
A deal for Emmanuel Latte Lath isn't dead, but ATL need to work on other targets. Can't wait forever www.givemesport.com/atlanta-unit...
Cabral, 26, has 17g/4a in 2,701 mins with Benfica
A deal for Emmanuel Latte Lath isn't dead, but ATL need to work on other targets. Can't wait forever www.givemesport.com/atlanta-unit...
Atlanta United bid $18m for Benfica's Arthur Cabral: Sources
Atlanta United have made an offer around $18 million to sign Benfica forward Arthur Cabral, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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January 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Brazilian in his prime who's good enough to dominate but not quite good enough to crack the national team and thus won't miss games or log extra miles" is like the absolute sweet spot for DP signings.
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This week, I built a data set for every U22 initiative player who's ever entered MLS. this data has 2 tabs:
1. the cumulative set for their entire time with the team that signed them
2. the "best season" set for their best season with the team that signed them docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
1. the cumulative set for their entire time with the team that signed them
2. the "best season" set for their best season with the team that signed them docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
U-22 Data Set
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January 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This week, I built a data set for every U22 initiative player who's ever entered MLS. this data has 2 tabs:
1. the cumulative set for their entire time with the team that signed them
2. the "best season" set for their best season with the team that signed them docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
1. the cumulative set for their entire time with the team that signed them
2. the "best season" set for their best season with the team that signed them docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I REALLY hope Atlanta United goes after Sprints MacKenzie this window
January 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I REALLY hope Atlanta United goes after Sprints MacKenzie this window
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Atlanta running out a potential midfield of Slisz and Klich seems illegal somehow.
December 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Atlanta running out a potential midfield of Slisz and Klich seems illegal somehow.
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Further development in Ronny Deila to Atlanta.
Credit Jarrett Smith for the alert - Al Wahda FC sacked Ronny Deila this morning.
Deila set up to be next coach at Atlanta United.
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Credit Jarrett Smith for the alert - Al Wahda FC sacked Ronny Deila this morning.
Deila set up to be next coach at Atlanta United.
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To piggyback on Glenn’s suggestion, Al Wahda posted on X that they’ve terminated Deila this morning so there’s that.
Hearing that Lagerwey & Henderson have strong interest to bring in Ronny Deila,
The MLS Cup winner at New York City FC is currently at Al Wahda FC - just two defeats in 10 matches & fourth in the UAE top tier
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The MLS Cup winner at New York City FC is currently at Al Wahda FC - just two defeats in 10 matches & fourth in the UAE top tier
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December 18, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Further development in Ronny Deila to Atlanta.
Credit Jarrett Smith for the alert - Al Wahda FC sacked Ronny Deila this morning.
Deila set up to be next coach at Atlanta United.
@siriusxmfc.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social @dougrobersonajc.bsky.social @longshoe.bsky.social
Credit Jarrett Smith for the alert - Al Wahda FC sacked Ronny Deila this morning.
Deila set up to be next coach at Atlanta United.
@siriusxmfc.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social @dougrobersonajc.bsky.social @longshoe.bsky.social
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Atlanta Utd finding a way to resign Jamal Thiare for 2025 is a pretty clear win imo.
If they could pull it off with this Cabral character, that’d be even bigger.
If they could pull it off with this Cabral character, that’d be even bigger.
December 13, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Atlanta Utd finding a way to resign Jamal Thiare for 2025 is a pretty clear win imo.
If they could pull it off with this Cabral character, that’d be even bigger.
If they could pull it off with this Cabral character, that’d be even bigger.
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According to Cristian Moraes on Twitter, Benfica rejected Atlanta United's 15 million Euro offer for Arthur Cabral.
Benfica wants no less than 20 million Euro.
Benfica wants no less than 20 million Euro.
December 12, 2024 at 11:15 PM
According to Cristian Moraes on Twitter, Benfica rejected Atlanta United's 15 million Euro offer for Arthur Cabral.
Benfica wants no less than 20 million Euro.
Benfica wants no less than 20 million Euro.
This is good news. I am curious to see how much the salary dropped for Thiare, who was on a base salary of $500k last year. Came up big in Game 3's win against Inter Miami with a first half brace.
Atlanta United sign Jamal Thiare through 2025, option for 2026
Atlanta United has renegotiated a contract with striker Jamal Thiare through 2025!
Atlanta United has renegotiated a contract with striker Jamal Thiare through 2025!
Atlanta United sign Jamal Thiare through 2025, option for 2026
Atlanta United has renegotiated a contract with striker Jamal Thiare through 2025!
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December 12, 2024 at 8:06 PM
This is good news. I am curious to see how much the salary dropped for Thiare, who was on a base salary of $500k last year. Came up big in Game 3's win against Inter Miami with a first half brace.
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December 12, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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Seattle may trade all of their international slots next year 🤣
Sources: Seattle Sounders in advanced talks to acquire winger Paul Arriola from FC Dallas.
Dallas would retain a portion of Arriola's cap hit.
Arriola, 29, has had a productive three years with FC Dallas. He has made 50 USMNT caps as well.
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Dallas would retain a portion of Arriola's cap hit.
Arriola, 29, has had a productive three years with FC Dallas. He has made 50 USMNT caps as well.
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Seattle Sounders in advanced talks to acquire Paul Arriola from FC Dallas: Sources
The Seattle Sounders are nearing a deal to acquire winger Paul Arriola from FC Dallas, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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December 12, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Seattle may trade all of their international slots next year 🤣
According to @clmerlo.bsky.social, the former Atlanta United manager is the newest manager hire for Atlas. Best of luck back in Liga MX, Gonzalo!
December 11, 2024 at 11:52 PM
According to @clmerlo.bsky.social, the former Atlanta United manager is the newest manager hire for Atlas. Best of luck back in Liga MX, Gonzalo!
I've seen Atlanta United fans stressing about not hearing anything about HC rumors. Here's when coaches were hired last year:
Neville/PTFC- 11/6
Armas/COL- 11/17
Klopas/Fire- 12/5
Smith/CLTFC- 12/12
Scwartz/RBNY- 12/14
Porter/NE- 12/19
Courtois/CFMTL- 1/8
Lesesne/DC- 1/10
Ramsay/MNUFC- 2/22
Neville/PTFC- 11/6
Armas/COL- 11/17
Klopas/Fire- 12/5
Smith/CLTFC- 12/12
Scwartz/RBNY- 12/14
Porter/NE- 12/19
Courtois/CFMTL- 1/8
Lesesne/DC- 1/10
Ramsay/MNUFC- 2/22
December 11, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I've seen Atlanta United fans stressing about not hearing anything about HC rumors. Here's when coaches were hired last year:
Neville/PTFC- 11/6
Armas/COL- 11/17
Klopas/Fire- 12/5
Smith/CLTFC- 12/12
Scwartz/RBNY- 12/14
Porter/NE- 12/19
Courtois/CFMTL- 1/8
Lesesne/DC- 1/10
Ramsay/MNUFC- 2/22
Neville/PTFC- 11/6
Armas/COL- 11/17
Klopas/Fire- 12/5
Smith/CLTFC- 12/12
Scwartz/RBNY- 12/14
Porter/NE- 12/19
Courtois/CFMTL- 1/8
Lesesne/DC- 1/10
Ramsay/MNUFC- 2/22
San Diego making a pretty big move before the Expansion Draft tonight with trading for Reyes. Pretty big number of GAM, but with the additional allocation money they get as a new club (and I am sure they'll get some back from a draft pick tonight) it makes a lot of sense to shore up the backline.
Sources: San Diego FC acquire center back Andres Reyes from the New York Red Bulls.
Package in the neighborhood of $750k GAM, sources say.
Reyes, 25, made 98 apps with RBNY. Scored the goal to send them to MLS Cup, but missed the final with an illness. www.givemesport.com/san-diego-fc...
Package in the neighborhood of $750k GAM, sources say.
Reyes, 25, made 98 apps with RBNY. Scored the goal to send them to MLS Cup, but missed the final with an illness. www.givemesport.com/san-diego-fc...
San Diego FC acquire Andres Reyes from New York Red Bulls: Sources
San Diego FC have acquired center back Andres Reyes from the New York Red Bulls, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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December 11, 2024 at 5:06 PM
San Diego making a pretty big move before the Expansion Draft tonight with trading for Reyes. Pretty big number of GAM, but with the additional allocation money they get as a new club (and I am sure they'll get some back from a draft pick tonight) it makes a lot of sense to shore up the backline.
I don’t know how I feel about this for Seattle
Sounders in advanced talks to acquire Jesus Ferreira
Trade apparently hinges on Sounders ability to get Ferreira to agree to a contract extension.
✍️: @elrolonw.bsky.social
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Trade apparently hinges on Sounders ability to get Ferreira to agree to a contract extension.
✍️: @elrolonw.bsky.social
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Sounders in advanced talks to acquire Jesus Ferreira
Trade apparently hinges on Sounders ability to get Ferreira to agree to a contract extension.
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December 11, 2024 at 10:57 AM
I don’t know how I feel about this for Seattle
Watching the CONCACAF Champions Cup draw. Here’s to hoping Atlanta is back a year from now
December 11, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Watching the CONCACAF Champions Cup draw. Here’s to hoping Atlanta is back a year from now
This would be massive. Tommy Scoops is truly having a day today
Sources: There have been serious discussions about adding a cash-based internal MLS trade market & it could come to a vote this week when the MLS Board of Governors meets.
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MLS in discussions to potentially add cash trade market: Sources
MLS committees are in serious discussions about adding a cash-based internal trade market and could vote this week, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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December 10, 2024 at 2:18 AM
This would be massive. Tommy Scoops is truly having a day today
I keep seeing/hearing Robbie Keane’s name as a managerial candidate in MLS this window. Won the Israeli Premier League with a 73% win percentage at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Was a legend in the league as a player. Hmmmm
December 10, 2024 at 12:20 AM
I keep seeing/hearing Robbie Keane’s name as a managerial candidate in MLS this window. Won the Israeli Premier League with a 73% win percentage at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Was a legend in the league as a player. Hmmmm
Felt like it had to be time soon. Don’t want the partnership to get soured, go out on a high note
BREAKING: Orlando City and Palmeiras have agreed to terms over a potential club-record deal for Uruguay international Facundo Torres, sources say.
Deal is pending personal terms being finalized between Torres/Palmeiras.
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Deal is pending personal terms being finalized between Torres/Palmeiras.
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Orlando City agree club-record transfer of Facundo Torres to Palmeiras: Sources
Palmeiras have agreed a deal to sign Uruguay international winger Facundo Torres from Orlando City, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Felt like it had to be time soon. Don’t want the partnership to get soured, go out on a high note
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December 9, 2024 at 10:04 PM
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Just like that, we are into the offseason! Keep up with the manager/roster movements across the league all offseason long in our 2025 MLS Offseason Mega Guide! #MLS
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December 9, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Just like that, we are into the offseason! Keep up with the manager/roster movements across the league all offseason long in our 2025 MLS Offseason Mega Guide! #MLS
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This had to happen for Austin. Not enough production from the striker room with Zardes and Rubio, the duo combining for a goal every 438 minutes. That $1 million salary off the books will open up a lot.
Sources: Austin FC exercise contract buyout on forward Gyasi Zardes.
The move removes Zardes from the club's roster and salary cap, freeing up flexibility.
Zardes, 33, is the 10th all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 106 regular season goals.
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The move removes Zardes from the club's roster and salary cap, freeing up flexibility.
Zardes, 33, is the 10th all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 106 regular season goals.
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Austin FC exercise buyout on forward Gyasi Zardes: Sources
Austin FC have exercised a contract buyout on forward Gyasi Zardes, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:46 PM
This had to happen for Austin. Not enough production from the striker room with Zardes and Rubio, the duo combining for a goal every 438 minutes. That $1 million salary off the books will open up a lot.
As much as I'm excited for the Atlanta offseason to unfold, Cincinnati's may be one of the most interesting to track. Lots of GAM here, Lucho question marks, a Barreal resolution? Seeing Awaziem move was a little shocking, but I guess all of him, Robinson, Hadebe, and Miazga can't play together
BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids are finalizing a deal to acquire center backs Chidozie Awaziem and Ian Murphy from FC Cincinnati, per sources.
Deal worth $1m GAM + add-ons, I'm told.
Awaziem, 27, has 34 caps with Nigeria. Murphy, 24, made 105 apps w/ FCC.
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Deal worth $1m GAM + add-ons, I'm told.
Awaziem, 27, has 34 caps with Nigeria. Murphy, 24, made 105 apps w/ FCC.
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Colorado Rapids to acquire Awaziem, Murphy from FC Cincinnati: Sources
The Colorado Rapids have acquired center backs Chidozie Awaziem and Ian Murphy from FC Cincinnati, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
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December 9, 2024 at 5:59 PM
As much as I'm excited for the Atlanta offseason to unfold, Cincinnati's may be one of the most interesting to track. Lots of GAM here, Lucho question marks, a Barreal resolution? Seeing Awaziem move was a little shocking, but I guess all of him, Robinson, Hadebe, and Miazga can't play together