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Atlanta United: What you need to know

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) avoids contact from Chattanooga defenders.
Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) avoids contact from Chattanooga defenders.
March 4, 2017

Atlanta United will play its first game in franchise history Sunday at Georgia Tech, and a sellout crowd will be on hand for the matchup against the New York Red Bulls at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

(The team will play at the Tech campus until Mercedes-Benz Stadium is complete in July.)

Here’s more about the game, the Atlanta United franchise and Major League Soccer:

> Atlanta United FC fan guide: Everything you need to know

> Soccer is my thing, says AJC's Atlanta United beat writer

> Schultz: Atlanta United gives impression soccer may work this time

> Q&A: Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank

> Q&A: Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino

> Meet the players: Breaking down Atlanta United roster

> Atlanta United Schedule: What time is the game, is it on TV

> Atlanta United opener sold out

> 5 observations from Atlanta United's preseason

> Atlanta United faces challenges making playoffs

> Atlanta United gives out flags to fans for 'March to Soccer' week

> MLS: Team-by-team look

> MLS: A fun look at the best of the league

> MLS: A to Z

> What's a tifo?

> Story list: The latest on Atlanta United

> Atlanta United on AJC: Stories, photos and more

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