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Atlanta United, transformed, dominate Lexington SC in preseason frieindly
The Five Stripes dominate in first preseason test of 2026.
The Five Stripes dominate in first preseason test of 2026.
Atlanta United, transformed, dominate Lexington SC in preseason frieindly
The Five Stripes dominate in first preseason test of 2026.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Atlanta United, transformed, dominate Lexington SC in preseason frieindly
The Five Stripes dominate in first preseason test of 2026.
The Five Stripes dominate in first preseason test of 2026.
The First Reaction 2026: Atlanta United vs Lexington SC
Atlanta United's first preseason match of the season is in the books with a 4-0 win over Lexington SC, and I'd say there are certainly some positives!
Atlanta United's first preseason match of the season is in the books with a 4-0 win over Lexington SC, and I'd say there are certainly some positives!
The First Reaction 2026: Atlanta United vs Lexington SC
Atlanta United's first preseason match of the season is in the books with a 4-0 win over Lexington SC, and I'd say there are certainly some positives!
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January 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The First Reaction 2026: Atlanta United vs Lexington SC
Atlanta United's first preseason match of the season is in the books with a 4-0 win over Lexington SC, and I'd say there are certainly some positives!
Atlanta United's first preseason match of the season is in the books with a 4-0 win over Lexington SC, and I'd say there are certainly some positives!
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Halftime thoughts:
- The fluidity amongst everyone is so starkly different than the past few seasons it's almost shocking
- Miggy and Alexey are coexisting quite well
- The wing backs are providing those numbers up top
- Hoyos and Jacob look solid
- The fluidity amongst everyone is so starkly different than the past few seasons it's almost shocking
- Miggy and Alexey are coexisting quite well
- The wing backs are providing those numbers up top
- Hoyos and Jacob look solid
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Halftime thoughts:
- The fluidity amongst everyone is so starkly different than the past few seasons it's almost shocking
- Miggy and Alexey are coexisting quite well
- The wing backs are providing those numbers up top
- Hoyos and Jacob look solid
- The fluidity amongst everyone is so starkly different than the past few seasons it's almost shocking
- Miggy and Alexey are coexisting quite well
- The wing backs are providing those numbers up top
- Hoyos and Jacob look solid
Atlanta United kicks off preseason this afternoon at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground with a matchup against Lexington SC (that's Sporting Club, not South Carolina).
Keep it here for updates as we get a first glimpse at Tata's take on the squad:
Keep it here for updates as we get a first glimpse at Tata's take on the squad:
Atlanta United vs Lexington SC: Preseason Match Thread and How to Watch
Tata Martino's Atlanta United kicks off their preseason friendlies this afternoon in Marietta against Lexington SC.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Atlanta United kicks off preseason this afternoon at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground with a matchup against Lexington SC (that's Sporting Club, not South Carolina).
Keep it here for updates as we get a first glimpse at Tata's take on the squad:
Keep it here for updates as we get a first glimpse at Tata's take on the squad:
Now on YouTube 📺
@atlpilgrim.bsky.social @shwrites.bsky.social @tommyatl96.bsky.social talk about today's news and what is means for the club going forward
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@atlpilgrim.bsky.social @shwrites.bsky.social @tommyatl96.bsky.social talk about today's news and what is means for the club going forward
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BRAD GUZAN takes MAJOR role in Atlanta United front office! What it means for the club
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January 29, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Now on YouTube 📺
@atlpilgrim.bsky.social @shwrites.bsky.social @tommyatl96.bsky.social talk about today's news and what is means for the club going forward
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@atlpilgrim.bsky.social @shwrites.bsky.social @tommyatl96.bsky.social talk about today's news and what is means for the club going forward
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Brad Guzan returns to Atlanta United with dual role
Atlanta United has brought Brad Guzan back in an official capacity, where he'll handle an important dual-role working with Chris Henderson and the front office going forward!
Atlanta United has brought Brad Guzan back in an official capacity, where he'll handle an important dual-role working with Chris Henderson and the front office going forward!
Brad Guzan returns to Atlanta United with dual role
Atlanta United has brought Brad Guzan back in an official capacity, where he'll handle an important dual-role working with Chris Henderson and the front office going forward!
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January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Brad Guzan returns to Atlanta United with dual role
Atlanta United has brought Brad Guzan back in an official capacity, where he'll handle an important dual-role working with Chris Henderson and the front office going forward!
Atlanta United has brought Brad Guzan back in an official capacity, where he'll handle an important dual-role working with Chris Henderson and the front office going forward!
Atlanta United play a real, live...preseason match on Friday at the CHOA Training Ground
We discuss what we're looking for against Lexington SC - plus the No. 6 search continues after Guido Rodríguez signs for Valencia
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We discuss what we're looking for against Lexington SC - plus the No. 6 search continues after Guido Rodríguez signs for Valencia
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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING FOR in Atlanta United's FIRST preseason friendly of 2026
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January 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Atlanta United play a real, live...preseason match on Friday at the CHOA Training Ground
We discuss what we're looking for against Lexington SC - plus the No. 6 search continues after Guido Rodríguez signs for Valencia
Tap in LIVE at 7pm ET ⤵️
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We discuss what we're looking for against Lexington SC - plus the No. 6 search continues after Guido Rodríguez signs for Valencia
Tap in LIVE at 7pm ET ⤵️
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The 2s add to the roster today with the addition of two center backs, Mohamed Cisset and Matthew Senanou.
Get the latest on the club's newest MLS NEXT Pro signings:
Get the latest on the club's newest MLS NEXT Pro signings:
ATL UTD 2 bolsters backline with two new signings
Atlanta United 2 has added to the backline today with the announcement of two defensive signings with NEXT Pro experience.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The 2s add to the roster today with the addition of two center backs, Mohamed Cisset and Matthew Senanou.
Get the latest on the club's newest MLS NEXT Pro signings:
Get the latest on the club's newest MLS NEXT Pro signings:
Atlanta United signs midfielder Adrian Gill from FC Barcelona
The Five Stripes add an exciting young midfield talent from one of the best clubs in the world.
The Five Stripes add an exciting young midfield talent from one of the best clubs in the world.
Atlanta United signs midfielder Adrian Gill from FC Barcelona
The Five Stripes add an exciting young midfield talent from one of the best clubs in the world.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Atlanta United signs midfielder Adrian Gill from FC Barcelona
The Five Stripes add an exciting young midfield talent from one of the best clubs in the world.
The Five Stripes add an exciting young midfield talent from one of the best clubs in the world.
Atlanta United has made its signing of USYNT's Adrian Gill from FC Barcelona official.
January 27, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Atlanta United has made its signing of USYNT's Adrian Gill from FC Barcelona official.
Atlanta United midfielder Will Reilly stepped up when called upon in 2025, and now he’s ready to raise the bar under Tata Martino. 💪
Watch our exclusive interview with Reilly on our YouTube channel 🎥
Watch our exclusive interview with Reilly on our YouTube channel 🎥
January 24, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Atlanta United midfielder Will Reilly stepped up when called upon in 2025, and now he’s ready to raise the bar under Tata Martino. 💪
Watch our exclusive interview with Reilly on our YouTube channel 🎥
Watch our exclusive interview with Reilly on our YouTube channel 🎥
Now on YouTube: A chat with Will Reilly 🗣️
@atlpilgrim.bsky.social and @shwrites.bsky.social talk to the Atlanta United midfielder about preseason so far, his pro journey, and what he was doing during Snowmageddon in 2014 ❄️
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@atlpilgrim.bsky.social and @shwrites.bsky.social talk to the Atlanta United midfielder about preseason so far, his pro journey, and what he was doing during Snowmageddon in 2014 ❄️
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Atlanta United midfielder WILL REILLY on the 2026 preseason, his pro soccer journey, and more
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January 23, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Now on YouTube: A chat with Will Reilly 🗣️
@atlpilgrim.bsky.social and @shwrites.bsky.social talk to the Atlanta United midfielder about preseason so far, his pro journey, and what he was doing during Snowmageddon in 2014 ❄️
Tap in ⤵️
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@atlpilgrim.bsky.social and @shwrites.bsky.social talk to the Atlanta United midfielder about preseason so far, his pro journey, and what he was doing during Snowmageddon in 2014 ❄️
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In what was expected to be a busy offseason, Atlanta United has been active in reshaping the young depth between the Supplemental Roster and the upper levels of the development pipeline. We take a look at what has happened so far and what could be coming up.
ATLUTD Shuffles the Depth Chart
We look at how Atlanta United has reshaped the young depth between the Supplemental Roster and the upper levels of the development pipeline.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
In what was expected to be a busy offseason, Atlanta United has been active in reshaping the young depth between the Supplemental Roster and the upper levels of the development pipeline. We take a look at what has happened so far and what could be coming up.
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🇺🇸 Sources: Atlanta United is finalizing a deal to sign USYNT midfielder Adrián Gill from Barcelona. Mundo Deportivo 1st.
Gill, 20, has progressed through Barcelona's academy.
Hits Atlanta's salary cap on supplemental roster.
Gill, 20, has progressed through Barcelona's academy.
Hits Atlanta's salary cap on supplemental roster.
January 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM
🇺🇸 Sources: Atlanta United is finalizing a deal to sign USYNT midfielder Adrián Gill from Barcelona. Mundo Deportivo 1st.
Gill, 20, has progressed through Barcelona's academy.
Hits Atlanta's salary cap on supplemental roster.
Gill, 20, has progressed through Barcelona's academy.
Hits Atlanta's salary cap on supplemental roster.
Tata Martino has responded to reports that Atlanta United are interested in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodríguez.
Tata Martino addresses reports of Atlanta United’s interest in Guido Rodríguez
Tata Martino has responded to reports that Atlanta United are looking to add West Ham midfielder Guido Rodríguez to the squad.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Tata Martino has responded to reports that Atlanta United are interested in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodríguez.
Looks like this one is happening. Per César Luis Merlo, Atlanta United and San Lorenzo have a verbal agreement on a $3 million transfer for Elías Báez.
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Atlanta United reaches verbal agreement for $3M Elías Báez transfer, per report
Things appear to be all but done in Atlanta United's pursuit of Elías Báez.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Looks like this one is happening. Per César Luis Merlo, Atlanta United and San Lorenzo have a verbal agreement on a $3 million transfer for Elías Báez.
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Has Atlanta found its new No. 6?
Tonight starting at 7pm we're LIVE talking about Atlanta United's reported interest in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez ⚽️
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Tonight starting at 7pm we're LIVE talking about Atlanta United's reported interest in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez ⚽️
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Atlanta United TARGETING West Ham's Guido Rodriguez for OVERSEAS MOVE!
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January 21, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Has Atlanta found its new No. 6?
Tonight starting at 7pm we're LIVE talking about Atlanta United's reported interest in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez ⚽️
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Tonight starting at 7pm we're LIVE talking about Atlanta United's reported interest in West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez ⚽️
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Has Atlanta United found its new No. 6? According to Germán García Grova, it's submitted an offer for West Ham's Guido Rodríguez. Here's the latest.
Atlanta United submits offer for West Ham midfielder Guido Rodríguez, per report
Atlanta United reportedly are keen to bring in West Ham midfielder and former Argentina international Guido Rodríguez.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Has Atlanta United found its new No. 6? According to Germán García Grova, it's submitted an offer for West Ham's Guido Rodríguez. Here's the latest.
Atlanta United is losing high performance director Dave Tenney to Real Salt Lake.
Atlanta United high performance director Dave Tenney leaves club for Real Salt Lake
Dave Tenney, Atlanta United's director of high performance, has left the club for a position with Real Salt Lake.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Atlanta United is losing high performance director Dave Tenney to Real Salt Lake.
Atlanta’s World Cup preparations ramping up with 150 days left
Updates were provided today on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including info about the Fan Fest, MARTA upgrades, grass installation, and much more!
Updates were provided today on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including info about the Fan Fest, MARTA upgrades, grass installation, and much more!
Atlanta’s World Cup preparations ramping up with 150 days left
Updates were provided today on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including info about the Fan Fest, MARTA upgrades, grass installation, and much more!
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January 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Atlanta’s World Cup preparations ramping up with 150 days left
Updates were provided today on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including info about the Fan Fest, MARTA upgrades, grass installation, and much more!
Updates were provided today on Atlanta's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, including info about the Fan Fest, MARTA upgrades, grass installation, and much more!
How Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón fit under Tata Martino
Reading between the lines to find out how Tata Martino plans to have both players coexist in 2026.
Reading between the lines to find out how Tata Martino plans to have both players coexist in 2026.
How Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón fit under Tata Martino
Reading between the lines to find out how Tata Martino plans to have both players coexist in 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
How Alexey Miranchuk and Miguel Almirón fit under Tata Martino
Reading between the lines to find out how Tata Martino plans to have both players coexist in 2026.
Reading between the lines to find out how Tata Martino plans to have both players coexist in 2026.
That’s Lindsey Heaps, of course
Also - Lindsey Horan’s likely debut with Denver is set for July 3 after the World Cup break vs. Kansas City Current at Summit’s temp home venue in suburbs. Currently showing as streaming on NWSL+ but good chance it gets pushed to nationally-televised audience.
January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
That’s Lindsey Heaps, of course
The 2026 NWSL schedule is out.
Boston Legacy’s 1st match will be against defending champ Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on 3/13 (ABC/ESPN app)
Denver Summit opens at PayPal Park on 3/14 vs. Bay FC (ION) - home opener is on 3/28 at Mile High vs. Washington Spirit (CBS/P+)
Boston Legacy’s 1st match will be against defending champ Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on 3/13 (ABC/ESPN app)
Denver Summit opens at PayPal Park on 3/14 vs. Bay FC (ION) - home opener is on 3/28 at Mile High vs. Washington Spirit (CBS/P+)
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The 2026 NWSL schedule is out.
Boston Legacy’s 1st match will be against defending champ Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on 3/13 (ABC/ESPN app)
Denver Summit opens at PayPal Park on 3/14 vs. Bay FC (ION) - home opener is on 3/28 at Mile High vs. Washington Spirit (CBS/P+)
Boston Legacy’s 1st match will be against defending champ Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on 3/13 (ABC/ESPN app)
Denver Summit opens at PayPal Park on 3/14 vs. Bay FC (ION) - home opener is on 3/28 at Mile High vs. Washington Spirit (CBS/P+)