“It’s a goal I’ve been working toward for nine years now to qualify,” Almirón said.

The improved work is probably too little, too late to save Atlanta United’s season. But it is evidence that club leaders are capable of fixing the team’s weak areas.

Men’s national team might also take on Belgium in March, according to reports.

The Atlanta United winger said he feels good about his chances after the completion of last week’s final team camp.

Prices will start at $60 and could run more than $7,000. Eight matches will be played in Atlanta.

Two Atlanta United players made this week's MLS Team of the Matchday, while Steven Alzate, made the Team of the Matchday bench.

The 16-year-old Woodstock resident will join Atlanta United 2 from the Academy effective Tuesday.

Atlanta United, which defeated Nashville 1-0 last week, is off this week. It will host Columbus on Sept. 13.

It had been three months since Atlanta United last won an MLS game, but they finally won thanks to Ronald Hernandez's goal and Jayden Hibbert's second clean sheet in a row.

Defender Ronald Hernández scored in the first half and rookie Jayden Hibbert made it stand up for his second clean sheet in his third start to help Atlanta United cool off Nas