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...
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...
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2018) — Atlanta United stormed back in the second half to score three goals in the final 20 minutes to defeat San Jose Earthquakes 4-3 Saturday night at Avaya Stadium. Josef Martinez scored twice, including the game-winner in second-half stoppage time, and Miguel Almirón added...
ATLANTA (Sept. 14, 2018) – Atlanta United returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 15 when it travels to face Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Atlanta enters the weekend in second place in the Supporters’ Shield Standings (16-5-6, 54 points) while Colorado sits in eleventh place in the...
ATLANTA (August 28, 2018) – Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez was voted the Alcatel Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for Week 26 following his MLS record-setting 28th goal of the season in Atlanta’s 2-1 victory over Orlando City SC at Orlando City...
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2018) — Josef Martinez broke Major League Soccer’s single-season scoring record with his 28th goal in Atlanta United’s 2-1 win against Orlando City SC Friday night at Orlando City Stadium. Martinez also scored in his ninth-straight match, tying the MLS record for most consecutive matches with...
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Ga– Josef Martinez ties MLS goal record (27) to catapult the Atlanta United (25-15-4, 51 pts]) over Columbus Crew SC (11-8-6, 39 pts) 3-1. Defensively, Lalas Abubakar for the Crew SC started the game by never leaving Martinez’s side. Martinez got his opportunity to break loose...
ATLANTA (July 27, 2018) – Atlanta United returns to action on Saturday, July 28 when it travels to face Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo. Atlanta enters the match atop the Supporters’ Shield Standings (13-4-5, 44 points) while Montreal sits in fifth place in the Eastern Conference (9-12-1, 28 points). Atlanta is 6-2-2...
FRISCO, Texas (July 4, 2018) — Atlanta United fell to FC Dallas 3-2 Wednesday night in front of 17,298 fans at Toyota Stadium. Josef Martinez scored twice, notching his league-leading 17th goal, but two late goals from FC Dallas ultimately sunk Atlanta, snapping the team’s seven-game road unbeaten streak....
BRONX, N.Y. (June 9, 2018) — Atlanta United drew NYCFC 1-1 on Saturday afternoon to become the first road team to take points from Yankee Stadium in 2018. Josef Martinez scored his league-leading 13th goal of the season while goalkeeper Brad Guzan made a club-record nine saves to help...