Giakoumakis, late own goal help Atlanta beat Fire 2-1

Giorgos Giakoumakis became just the second player in MLS history to score in each of his first five starts and Atlanta United used an own goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 Sunday. 

Checkout-free market offers alcohol, hot food at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium swipe or tap their credit card or phone to enter the store, take what they want, and leave without waiting in a checkout line. The store offers packaged drinks — including beer — packaged snacks and hot concessions items.

Atlanta United pays tribute to Archie Eversole before match

Atlanta United paid tribute to Archie Eversole, who died days after he was shot in DeKalb County. His song, “We Ready,” typically rallies fans before Atlanta United matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but it served as a solemn tribute on Saturday.