Atlanta United’s Martinez receives MLS monthly honor

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez was named the MLS player of the month on Tuesday after scoring six goals in five games during the month.

Martinez, 26, has scored in 13 consecutive league games, a record. He has 23 goals this season. Atlanta United, third in the East with 48 points, will host Columbus on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

The U.S. men’s soccer team has scheduled another tough friendly as part of its World Cup preparations, playing Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

Atlanta United won another round in its court battle with Botafogo over its failure to pay $21 million for Thiago Almada.

Atlanta United signs Santiago Pita to Homegrown contract

Atlanta United signed midfielder Santiago Pita to a Homegrown contract Wednesday. Pita will join the club in 2026 and has a contract through 2029.

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Atlanta United defeats Botafogo in court over Thiago Almada ... again

U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte

Atlanta United signs Santiago Pita to Homegrown contract

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MARTA chief says new train cars give smooth, quiet ride

Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s editorial board he is focused on project delivery, which he said is key to winning back public trust.

God’s Acre: Former Native American boarding school reveals complex history

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Why Midtown’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant this year

Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.