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German star Timo Werner could make MLS debut as Quakes host Atlanta
The San Jose Earthquakes will seek a repeat performance of their rousing opening night success -- and potentially debut their big offseason signing -- as they welcome Atlanta United to town on Saturday.,The Earthquakes (1-0-0, 3 points) received two goals from defender Daniel Munie in a 3-0 win over...
Kevin Denkey, Nick Hagglund score as FC Cincinnati beat Atlanta United
Kévin Denkey's left-footed goal in the 80th minute and Nick Hagglund's header in the 90th completely tipped the scales in FC Cincinnati's favor, and was the difference in a 2-0 season-opening home win over Atlanta United on Saturday.,After nearly 80 minutes of no scoring, Cincinnati's offense took o...
Atlanta opens second 'Tata' Martino era at Cincinnati
Eastern Conference rivals clash Saturday afternoon when FC Cincinnati host Atlanta United on the first day of the season.,Cincinnati is coming off a 2025 season where it finished second in the Eastern Conference and beat its archrival, the Columbus Crew, in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.,T...
Atlanta United sign veteran F Sergio Santos for 2026
Atlanta United signed free agent forward Sergio Santos for the 2026 MLS season on Wednesday.,The 31-year-old Brazilian veteran's deal includes an option through December 2027.,Santos has 28 goals and 13 assists in 156 career MLS regular-season games with three teams since 2019.,"Sergio has been a pr...
Atlanta United sign veteran M Fafa Picault
Atlanta United announced the signing of veteran midfielder Fafa Picault on Tuesday.,The 34-year-old Haitian international is under contract through 2026 with an option through June 2027.,Picault won the MLS Cup last season with Inter Miami, recording four goals in 20 regular-season matches.,"I first...
Crew acquire Jamal Thiare, transfer Jacen Russell-Rowe
The Columbus Crew acquired Jamal Thiare from Atlanta United and transferred fellow forward Jacen Russell-Rowe to France's Toulouse FC on Monday.,Thiare arrives from Atlanta in exchange for $200,000 in 2026 general allocation money and up to $100,000 more in conditional GAM for 2027.,The 32-year-old ...
Atlanta United sign Barcelona M Adrian Gill
Atlanta United signed American midfielder Adrian Gill through June 2027 with option years through 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday.,The 20-year-old Denver native arrives from FC Barcelona, where he started in the fabled club's academy in 2018.,Gill was playing for Barcelona's B team until a loan ...
Reports: Atlanta United acquiring U.S. youth international Adrian Gill
Atlanta United is closing in on a deal to acquire American midfielder Adrian Gill on a permanent transfer from FC Barcelona, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Gill, 20, is a native of Denver, who was signed to Barcelona's academy in 2018, one year after his family moved to Spain. He was playing fo...
Atlanta United sign Argentine GK Lucas Hoyos
Atlanta United signed veteran goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos through the 2026 MLS season on Tuesday.,The deal with the 36-year-old Argentina international includes options through 2027-28.,Hoyos most recently played for boyhood club Newell's Old Boys. He has 135 clean sheets in 345 appearances dating back t...
Rapids fully acquire D Noah Cobb from Atlanta United
The Colorado Rapids permanently acquired defender Noah Cobb from Atlanta United on Tuesday, the clubs announced.,In exchange for the 20-year-old center back, Atlanta receives $525,000 in general allocation money across the next two seasons.,Atlanta also retains a sell-on percentage and could receive...
'Tata' Martino returns as head coach of Atlanta United
Gerardo "Tata" Martino has signed on for a second stint as head coach of Atlanta United.,The club announced Thursday that he signed a two-year contract. He replaces Ronny Deila, who was dismissed after one season and a 14th-place finish in the MLS Eastern Conference.,He was the first coach of the ex...
Ronny Deila out as coach of Atlanta United after 5-win season
Atlanta United dismissed head coach Ronny Deila on Sunday after one season.,The club was 5-16-13 in MLS play (6-18-13 in all competitions) and posted just one win in its past 18 matches. With 28 points, Atlanta United finished in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.,There were high expectations for...
Gabriel Pirani's late score gives D.C. United draw vs. Atlanta United
Gabriel Pirani's goal in the second half salvaged a road point for visiting D.C. United on Saturday night, as they played Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw on the final day of the MLS regular season.,Despite its three-match losing streak coming to an end, D.C. (5-18-11, 26 points) saw its winless streak ...
Atlanta faces D.C. United in Brad Guzan's MLS farewell
When the Atlanta United host D.C. United on Saturday to close out the MLS regular season, a longtime member of Atlanta's roster will be saying his goodbyes.,Goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan, who joined the club midway through its inaugural season in 2017, will retire after Saturday's match, ending ...
USMNT, Atlanta United GK Brad Guzan announces retirement
Longtime U.S. Men's National Team and MLS goalkeeper Brad Guzan announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a decorated 21-year career.,Guzan, who turned 41 last month, will finish the regular season Saturday when his Atlanta United host D.C. United. Atlanta did not qualify for the postseason.,"21 y...
Lionel Messi tallies 2 goals, assist as Inter Miami shut out Atlanta
Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted on another by Jordi Alba to lead Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,Messi, who sat out his home nation Argentina's friendly against Venezuela that was held in Miami one night earlier, started and help...
Lionel Messi skips Argentina match, could play for Miami vs. Atlanta
The odds of Lionel Messi playing for Inter Miami in a critical matchup on Saturday increased when the star forward didn't play Friday night for his national team.,Inter Miami are set to face off with Atlanta United on Saturday night at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,However, leading up to the match, Messi tr...
Inter Miami unsure if Lionel Messi will face Atlanta in crucial fixture
Lionel Messi's status is uncertain as Inter Miami head into a critical matchup against Atlanta United on Saturday night at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,It was unclear Thursday if Messi would suit up for Argentina in its friendly against Venezuela on Friday night in Miami Gardens or sit that one out in orde...
Denis Bouanga's goal lifts Los Angeles FC past Atlanta United 1-0
Denis Bouanga scored the game's only goal in the 86th minute on Sunday night to propel Los Angeles FC to a 1-0 victory over visiting Atlanta United.,Bouanga's 24th goal of the season tied Miami's Lionel Messi for the league lead, as Los Angeles (16-7-8, 56 points) won its fifth straight game. In a s...
LAFC out to continue goal-scoring spree against Atlanta United
With a chance to bolster its position in the top four of the Western Conference table, Los Angeles FC hosts Atlanta United on Saturday in its penultimate regular-season home game.,Los Angeles FC (15-7-8, 53 points) is riding a season-high four-game winning streak and trails third-seeded Minnesota Un...