Atlanta United
It's official - Atlanta will get the next MLS Team
MLS commissioner Don Garber announced that Atlanta will be home to the 22nd MLS team on April 16, 2014.
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The owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons Arthur Blank (right) and Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speak to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporters in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber today announced that Atlanta has been awarded an expansion team that will begin play in 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal
The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.
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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer
The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.
