Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United falls to D.C. United

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Doug Roberson recaps Atlanta United’s 1-0 loss to D.C. United on Wednesday at RFK Stadium.

By the numbers: Atlanta United vs. D.C. United

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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.

Here are some free-agent possibilities to consider for Atlanta United

The Five Stripes are expected to target a goalkeeper, central defender and a utility player as MLS free agency opens Wednesday.

Getting to know the World Cup teams

Of the 48 teams that will make up the World Cup, 42 are already known. Get to know all 42.

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Atlanta United signs Santiago Pita to Homegrown contract

Here are some free-agent possibilities to consider for Atlanta United

Work begins for Atlanta and World Cup now most teams are known

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How Georgia Democrats pulled off a special election stunner

Democrat Eric Gisler won in a district designed to favor Republicans. Now, GOP leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Developer scales back UGA President’s House hotel plan after opposition

A developer has scaled back his proposed hotel on the site of the University of Georgia's historic 'President's House' after Athens residents opposed construction.

Newton man’s pacemaker helped solve his murder. His killer gets life in prison.

Melvin Cooksey’s pacemaker led authorities to his remains and ultimately his killer, caregiver Danetta Knoblauch. She faces sentencing after her murder conviction.