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Winter storm affects Atlanta United’s training camp

Atlanta United President Garth Lagerwey, Chief Soccer Officer & Sporting Director Chris Henderson, Head Coach Ronny Deila pose for a photo at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

Credit: Mitch Martin/Atlanta United

Credit: Mitch Martin/Atlanta United

Atlanta United President Garth Lagerwey, Chief Soccer Officer & Sporting Director Chris Henderson, Head Coach Ronny Deila pose for a photo at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
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Jan 10, 2025

The winter storm that hit metro Atlanta on Friday morning will delay the start of Atlanta United’s preseason camp.

The storm led to a delay in the mandatory medical examinations that precede preseason camp. They were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, with the first field session of camp scheduled for Monday.

The medicals start date now is scheduled for Sunday, with the date and times for the first training session to be determined.

This is the first training camp for Director of Soccer Operations Chris Henderson and Manager Ronny Deila.

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