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FIFA sets World Cup bracket rules
The tournament schedule, when cities will find out which teams will play in specific stadiums, will be announced Dec. 6. Atlanta will host several matches, plus a semifinal.
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Inside look: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is a palace
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.
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Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7
Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.
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Atlanta United has ideas to improve roster
As the trade window and free agency near, Chris Henderson was tight-lipped about the team's strategy but right fullback, goalkeeper and central defender could be targets.
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Atlanta United declines option on Brooks Lennon
Lennon is one of five players whose contract options the Five Stripes didn’t pick up.
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Atlanta United managerial finalists included one surprise
Atlanta United’s list of managerial finalists, culminated by the hiring of Gerardo Martino, included several other highly regarded managers.
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Q&A with Atlanta United’s Gerardo Martino: On the roster, pressure and World Cup
Martino said believes he can help the Five Stripes win, similar to when he led them the first time.
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‘On a good track’: Martino believes Atlanta United is better than its results
During an introductory news conference Thursday, Gerardo Tata Martino acknowledged that there are obviously needed improvements or there wouldn’t have been a coaching change.
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MLS changing schedule for 2027-28 season
Major League Soccer announced that it will change its schedule beginning in 2027 to align it with the top leagues and reduce international conflicts for top players.
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‘Trust and comfort’: Familiarity brought Martino back to Atlanta United
Connection between chief soccer officer and new coach led to reunion to steer Atlanta United back to success.



