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Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The first preseason game of the year saw a good mix of first-team regulars and 2nd team prospects. Who stood out the most? Atlanta United were rusty and not without their faults, but they played with a clear identity and outclassed the hosts Birmingham en route to a 2-1 win on a rainy Saturday evening. Giorgos … [Read more...] about Player Ratings from Atlanta United’s 2-1 Preseason Victory Over Birmingham Legion

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Oregon State defensive midfielder brings an interesting skill set to a young 2’s team. Yesterday, January 18, Atlanta United 2 announced the official signing of 2nd round 2024 SuperDraft selection Javier Armas. The MLS NEXT Pro contract is guaranteed for the 2024 season with a club option in 2025. Rounding out the midfield … [Read more...] about Atlanta United 2 Sign SuperDraft Pick Javier Armas

Photo by Tomasz Jastrzebowski/Foto Olimpik Does the Polish international fit into Gonzalo Pineda’s tactics? Atlanta United have signed Legia Warszawa defensive midfielder Bartosz Slisz. The 24-year-old has made 6 appearances for the Polish national team and has appeared in numerous Europa League and Champions League matches. It is extremely hard to find highlights of … [Read more...] about Video Analysis: Is Bartosz Slisz the Long-Awaited Nagbe Replacement?

Tyler Pilgrim | Dirty South Soccer - Scarves and Spikes The newcomers are getting a taste of the Benz as training commences for the 2024 season Usually, these Atlanta United training day posts begin with mountains of imagery designed to transport the reader to the particular day at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. Not this time. The imagery is this: it … [Read more...] about 2024 Training Begins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The writers and contributors of your favorite Atlanta United blog weigh in on how they think this season will go Training has restarted, players are back with immaculate drip and the start of the season is right around the corner. The smell of soccer is in the air and boy do we have reasons to be excited. The current team looks quite … [Read more...] about Dirty South Soccer staff predictions for Atlanta United in 2024