NEW YORK (December 17, 2018) – Major League Soccer today announced it will adopt a new single-elimination playoff structure beginning in 2019. Starting next season, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs will consist of a straight-bracket format that...
NEW YORK (December 17, 2018) – Major League Soccer today announced it will adopt a new single-elimination playoff structure beginning in 2019. Starting next season, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs will consist of a straight-bracket format that will further reward regular season performance with a greater homefield advantage. In addition, the new...
ATLANTA (Nov. 29, 2018) — Atlanta United advanced to the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup after beating New York Red Bulls 3-1 on aggregate in the Eastern Conference Championship. New York edged Atlanta 1-0 in Leg Two on Thursday night, but the three-goal deficit proved to be insurmountable for...
Atlanta, Ga- Atlanta United took a huge step in cementing a birth in the MLS Cup by defeating the New York Red Bulls 3-0. This was the first time that the United has defeated the Red Bulls in franchise history. “It’s nice that it came at this point of...
Atlanta, Ga- Josef Martinez’s two goals led the Atlanta United past the New York FC to the Eastern Conference Finals. In front of 70,526 fans, (largest post season crowd in MLS history) Atlanta makes history by clinching the franchise’s first ever series win. “It’s big. It’s one thing to get...
THE BRONX, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2018) — Atlanta United defeated New York City FC 1-0 in Leg One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. Atlanta held NYCFC without a shot on target, the first time NYCFC failed to do so this season, while Eric Remedi...
ATLANTA (Oct. 28, 2018) – Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez tonight won the 2018 Major League Soccer Golden Boot, establishing himself among the global game’s scoring elite, with a record-breaking 31 goals this season. The 25-year-old Venezuelan reached the 30-goal mark faster than any other player in the world this...
TORONTO, Ontario (Oct. 28, 2018) — Atlanta United fell to Toronto FC 4-1 on Sunday night at BMO Field. Golden Boot winner Josef Martinez cut into a two-goal deficit with his 31st goal of the season in the 77th minute, but as Atlanta searched for an equalizer, Toronto added...
ATLANTA (Oct. 27, 2018) – Atlanta United returns to action on Sunday, Oct. 28 when it travels to face reigning MLS Cup champions Toronto FC at BMO Field on MLS’ Decision Day. Atlanta enters the match in first place in the Supporters’ Shield race (21-6-6, 69 points) while Toronto...
ATLANTA (Oct. 21, 2018) — Atlanta United defeated Chicago Fire 2-1 Sunday afternoon and tied the MLS record for points in a season (69) on Sunday. In front of 71,812 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Franco Escobar scored his first goal with club and Johan Kappelhof’s second-half own goal gave...
ATLANTA (Oct. 21, 2018) – Atlanta United clinched a spot in the 2019 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League by defeating Chicago Fire 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta earned the berth by posting the league’s highest combined points total from the 2017 and 2018 regular seasons. With today’s...