Atlanta United has hired Ronny Deila as its new coach, bringing him back to Major League Soccer three years after he guided New York City FC to a championship. The 49-year-old Norwegian manager agreed to a three-year deal to replace Rob Valentino, who served as interim coach after Gonzalo Pineda was fired in early June.
Xande Silva scored with about a minute to go in stoppage time shortly after a goal by Lionel Messi was waved off by a clear offside, giving ninth-seeded Atlanta United a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami and evening the best-of-three MLS playoff series at one game apiece.
Carlos Bocanegra has been fired as technical director of Atlanta United. He helped build the club into an MLS champion in just its second season but couldn't get the club back to that level over the past five years. Bocanegra was dismissed with seven games left in another disappointing season.
Atlanta United has fired coach Gonzalo Pineda, less than 24 hours after another loss dropped the team further from playoff contention in Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored twice and added an assist in his first start for Inter Miami, leading his new club to a 4-0 win over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup.
On the Friday June 9th edition of Georgia Today: Donald Trump is expected to speak at the state GOP convention in Columbus despite his federal indictment; a unique new art exhibit focuses on Georgia's history of segregation; and GPB Sports' Jon Nelson breaks down a big week in soccer news.
Atlanta United star Josef Martinez has been released by the club and is headed to Inter Miami. Martinez was the 2018 league MVP and centerpiece of Atlanta United's rise to prominence in Major League Soccer. Now, he's headed to South Florida.
U.S. cities and states have lined up with tax breaks and millions of dollars in both public and private investments for a chance at hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S. host cities are set to be announced Thursday.
In their sixth season of Major League Soccer, the Five Stripes bring some new faces onto the field this year. The Athletic's Felipe Cárdenas joined Georgia Public Broadcasting's Orlando Montoya to help breakdown what fans can expect this year on and off the field.
Atlanta United FC has been a huge success in major league soccer competition and in cultivating a rabid fan base that makes matches at Mercedes-Benz...
The playoff run for MLS Cup defending champions Atlanta United continues with a conference semifinal match against Philadelphia Union. The winner will...
Atlanta United star Josef Martinez is expected to miss at least one game after injuring his right knee and ankle, a better-than-expected diagnosis that...
