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July 4, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United midfielder Jake Mulraney (23) is fouled on the play by Columbus Crew forward Pedro Santos (7, left) and midfielder Marlon Hairston (17) during the first half at Mercedes Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Southern Fried Soccer: Columbus 1, Atlanta United 0

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Atlanta United midfielder Marcelino Moreno (10) kicks the ball against the Columbus Crew Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Atlanta United’s offense better, but remains under construction

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July 4, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United Interim coach Rob Valentino coaches from the bench during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

What was said: Columbus 1, Atlanta United 0

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Atlanta United midfielder Marcelino Moreno (10) kicks the ball against the Columbus Crew Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/For the AJC)

Atlanta United’s offense better, but remains under construction14h ago

July 4, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United Interim coach Rob Valentino coaches from the bench during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

What was said: Columbus 1, Atlanta United 0

July 4, 2021 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts after a missed scoring opportunity against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta United players not yet worried about MLS table

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) reacts to a play during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, July 24, 2021. Atlanta United lost 1-0. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta United shut out by Columbus

Toronto FC's Jayden Nelson (left) controls the ball as Atlanta United's Fernando Meza defends during the second half Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Hartford, Conn. (Jessica Hill/AP)

Atlanta United, Meza terminate contract

Atlanta United Interim head coach Rob Valentino walks out onto the pitch before the match against FC Cincinnati Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

Atlanta United’s Valentino embracing this comparison

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) dribbles the ball through a gauntlet of FC Cincinnati defenders Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 1, Cincinnati 1

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) dribbles the ball through a gauntlet of FC Cincinnati defenders Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 1, Cincinnati 1

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Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) makes a stop over Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) during the first half Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Mercedes Benz-Stadium in Atlanta. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez fires a shot on goal against Motagua FC during the first half of soccer in the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Kennesaw, Ga. (John Amis/Special)

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Atlanta United a model franchise, deconstructed

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Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis (1) makes a stop over Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) during the first half Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Mercedes Benz-Stadium in Atlanta. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Morales, a native of Suwanee, has been invited by Manchester United to participate in an eight-day training experience. (Atlanta United)

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Nashville SC midfielder Luke Haakenson (26) and Atlanta United forward Jackson Conway vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Atlanta United goalkeeper Alec Kann (25) makes a save against FC Cincinnati Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

3 unexpected people help Atlanta United earn draw

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) dribbles the ball through a gauntlet of FC Cincinnati defenders Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. (Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

What was said: Atlanta United 1, Cincinnati 1

Hernandez goal lifts Atlanta United to draw with Cincinnati

Atlanta United’s Martinez takes high road with regard to Heinze

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez fires a shot on goal against Motagua FC during the first half of soccer in the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Kennesaw, Ga. (John Amis/Special)

Atlanta United’s Martinez experienced heart issue related to COVID-19

Valentino embracing role as Atlanta United’s interim manager

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Firing of Gabriel Heinze was ‘only a matter of time’ for CBA violations

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