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Atlanta United fire head coach Gonzalo Pineda

Gonzalo Pineda, the longest-tenured head coach in Atlanta United history, was dismissed on Monday. Pineda, 41, led Atlanta to two playoff berths in the past three seasons, but the club is currently 13th (4-8-4, 16 points) in the Eastern Conference and has one win in its last 11 matches (1-6-4).

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Atlanta United vs Charlotte free live stream, start time, how to watch and TV channel

Atlanta United will host Charlotte FC in the Major League Soccer regular season at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, June 2, at 4:45 PM ET. Atlanta is currently in thirteenth place in the Eastern Conference with 16 points.

Soccer News / ClutchPoints / May 30

Atlanta United unveil sensational plan to stop Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

Atlanta United recently showcased a brilliant performance, securing a 3-1 victory over Inter Miami. This impressive win was marked by their effective containment of football legends Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 29

Saba Lobjanidze scores twice as Atlanta United upends Inter Miami

Saba Lobjanidze scored a pair of goals to lift Atlanta United to a 3-1 victory over the returning Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 24

Atlanta United trying to snap skid in matchup with LAFC

Los Angeles FC coach Steve Cherundolo didn't have much problem Thursday explaining his team's recent success. "The team is in a good way, we're winning games, scoring goals and not conceding," Cherundolo said after practice.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 18

Nashville SC, Atlanta United play to 1-1 draw

Bartosz Slisz scored his first career MLS goal in the 56th minute to help visiting Atlanta United record a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 3

Atlanta United faces Loons hoping to put winless month behind them

After going winless for the month of April, Atlanta United will begin a hectic stretch of five matches in a two-week span when they host Minnesota United on Saturday night.

Atlanta United News / Field Level Media / April 26

Atlanta United trying to protect leads, take aim at Fire

Atlanta United will try to rid themselves of a recent trend of giving back late leads on Saturday night when they visit a Chicago Fire side dealing with a pair of injuries to key midfielders.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 14

Union rally late for 2-2 draw with Atlanta United

Less than 20 minutes from seeing their unbeaten start to the season come to an end, the Philadelphia Union rallied for an improbable 2-2 draw on the road at Atlanta United on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 5

Atlanta aims to halt road woes in visit to NYCFC

Atlanta United have yet to score a goal on the road this season as they visit a New York City FC squad playing the opener of a five-game homestand. Making matters worse is that Atlanta will be without leading scorer Giorgos Giakoumakis when it seeks its first road win of the campaign on Saturday night at Citi Field.

Jamal Thiare News / Field Level Media / March 31

Jamal Thiare scores twice in Atlanta's win over Fire

Jamal Thiare scored the first two goals of his MLS career to help Atlanta United to a 3-0 win against the visiting Chicago Fire on Sunday. Giorgos Giakoumakis also scored for Atlanta (3-2-0, 9 points), which is unbeaten as the hosts this season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 30

Atlanta United inside the comforts of home against Fire

Home has been good to Atlanta United, through the early going of the 2024 season as well as in their history against the Chicago Fire. Atlanta will look to keep that home advantage going when they host the Fire on Sunday.

Thiago Almada News / Tribal Football / March 28

Chelsea, Atletico Madrid chasing Atlanta midfielder Thiago Almada

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are chasing Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada. The Argentina international international is ready to leave the MLS club this summer.

Daniel Rios News / Field Level Media / March 27

Atlanta United acquire Chivas striker Daniel Rios on loan

Atlanta United acquired striker Daniel Rios on loan from Liga MX side Chivas for the rest of the 2024 season. The 29-year-old Mexico native will occupy a supplemental roster slot, the MLS team announced Wednesday.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 17

Atlanta United shut out struggling Orlando City

Saba Lobjanidze and Giorgos Giakoumakis each scored goals as Atlanta United continued to distance themselves from a season-opening defeat with a 2-0 victory Sunday over visiting Orlando City.

Giorgos Giakoumakis News / Field Level Media / March 16

Giorgos Giakoumakis leads Atlanta United into clash with Orlando City

After taking full advantage of a second chance to jump start their season, Atlanta United will race into its matchup Sunday at home against rival Orlando City.

Giorgos Giakoumakis News / Field Level Media / March 9

Giorgos Giakoumakis' hat trick lifts Atlanta United past Revolution

Giorgos Giakoumakis scored his first MLS hat trick to propel Atlanta United to a 4-1 win over the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday. Thiago Almada also scored for Atlanta (1-1-0, 3 points).

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 8

Atlanta United, Revolution clash with both looking for first win

Two weeks after kicking off the 2024 campaign, Atlanta United finally returns to the pitch for their second match of the season when they host the New England Revolution on Saturday.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 25

Columbus blanks Atlanta to open MLS Cup defense

Cucho Hernandez scored and Patrick Schulte made three saves as the Columbus Crew opened defense of their MLS Cup title with a 1-0 victory against visiting Atlanta United in Saturday's season opener.

Christian Benteke's carries D.C. United over New England with hat trick

Adilson Malanda's first-career goal helps Charlotte beat NYCFC

Montreal ties Orlando City in HC debut for Laurent Courtois

Daniel Gazdag's late score earns Philadelphia a draw with Chicago

Salt Lake, St. Louis play to 1-1 draw

Atlanta United News / Yardbarker / February 23

Atlanta United tests its MLS Cup mettle in season opener

This weekend, Atlanta gets the perfect benchmark to gauge its defensive growth: a fierce season opener against its old enemy Columbus.

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Atlanta United News / Yardbarker / September 25

Atlanta United bounces back to clinch MLS playoff berth in style

Atlanta United's lowest point this season came in July in the Leagues Cup, where Lionel Messi's Inter Miami destroyed it 4-0 in Florida. What a difference a few weeks makes.

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Arthur Blank News / Front Office Sports / August 21

Why Atlanta Falcons, United Owner Is Buying Virtual Golf Team

Golf’s expanding popularity — both on and off traditional courses — has attracted the attention of an NFL team owner, as more money continues to be poured into the sport.

Atlanta United News / The Striker / July 6

Atlanta United signs midfielder Tristan Muyumba

Atlanta United announced today that they've signed midfielder Tristan Muyumba from Ligue 2's EA Guingamp. Muyumba is signed through 2027 and will occupy a senior roster spot and an international spot. Muyumba, 26, is a product of AS Monaco's youth academy.

Luke Brennan News / The Striker / June 21