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Erick "Cubo" Torres has signed with Atlanta United. The 27-year-old forward has also featured for the Mexican National Team.

Atlanta United signs Erick Torres, place Josef Martinez on season ending injury list

Atlanta United announced Friday afternoon the signing of forward Erick “Cubo” Torres. The Mexican International striker has signed with the Five Stripes as a Season-Ending…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 31, 2020

Atlanta United has named Stephen Glass as the new interim coach for the first team.

Atlanta United names Stephen Glass interim coach

Atlanta United has named Stephen Glass the new interim coach for the first team, the club announced Monday morning. Glass is currently the head coach…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 27, 2020

Atlanta United Head Coach Frank de Boer looks on during the second half of the first leg match between Atlanta United at FC Motagua in the Round of 16 in the 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League at Estadio Olimpico in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on Tuesday February 18, 2020. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

Atlanta United parts ways with Frank de Boer

Atlanta United announced Friday afternoon the club has parted ways with manager Frank De Boer. The decision by the club has been made after a…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 24, 2020

Rough Start for Atlanta United

Atlanta United finished up the MLS reboot in Orlando on July 21, 2020. Like much of 2020, it left fans unsure and uneasy of what…

Posted by Greg HollisJuly 23, 2020

Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar #2 heads the ball during the first half of the third group stage match in group E against the Columbus Crew at the MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday July 21, 2020. The MLS is Back Tournament is the resumption of Major League Soccer’s 25th season after a three-month postponement during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

Atlanta loses 1-0, exits tournament with zero goals and points

ORLANDO, Fla. — In what was Atlanta’s worst showing in a tournament since starting play in 2017, United lost 1-0 against Columbus Crew, exiting the…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 21, 2020

Paraguayan Erik Lopez joins Atlanta United 2 via loan

Atlanta United 2 has signed Paraguayan Erik Lopez via loan for the rest of 2020. Lopez will then join Atlanta United’s first team in a…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 18, 2020

FC Cincinnati upsets Atlanta United, wins 1-0

Atlanta United lost its second consecutive match in the MLS is Back Tournament, this time, a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati. A strike by Frankie…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 16, 2020

Ezequiel Barco for Atlanta United during the MLS is Back Tournament. Photo by: Matt Stith & Jared Martinez

MLS is Back Tournament update

The first match week of the MLS is Back Tournament has taken place, which means that we have seen all 24 teams take the field.…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 15, 2020

Atlanta United waives Luiz Fernando

Atlanta United announced today it has waived midfielder Luiz Fernando. With the departure of Fernando, United clears an international spot in its roster. The spot…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 1, 2020

Jurgen Damm has become the new signing for Atlanta United

Atlanta United signs Jürgen Damm

After many months of rumors, Atlanta United has officially announced the signing of midfielder Jürgen Damm, after acquiring its Discovery Rights from Houston Dynamo for…

Posted by Victor TunJuly 1, 2020