Atlanta United becoming team MLS fans 'love to hate'

Atlanta United becoming team MLS fans 'love to hate'

As Atlanta United gets ready for their sophomore season, they know they'll have a target on their backs.

As Atlanta United gets ready for their sophomore season, they know they'll have a target on their backs.

Atlanta debuts at glitzy new home with 3-0 win over Dallas

Atlanta debuts at glitzy new home with 3-0 win over Dallas

ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United finally moved into their glitzy new home. It was worth the wait. Another boisterous, sellout crowd. Their first victory in more than seven weeks. A thoroughly dominating performance. Josef Martinez, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez and Greg Garza scored Sunday for the MLS expansion team, which thrilled the packed house of 45,314 with a 3-0 rout of FC Dallas in its debut at...

ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United finally moved into their glitzy new home. It was worth the wait. Another boisterous, sellout crowd. Their first victory in more than seven weeks. A thoroughly dominating performance. Josef Martinez, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez and Greg Garza scored Sunday for the MLS expansion team, which thrilled the packed house of 45,314 with a 3-0 rout of FC Dallas in its debut at...

Atlanta United says goodbye to Bobby Dodd Stadium

Atlanta United says goodbye to Bobby Dodd Stadium

What looked at the start of the season to be a placeholder until Mercedes-Benz Stadium was ready, Bobby Dodd Stadium felt like a home by the end.

What looked at the start of the season to be a placeholder until Mercedes-Benz Stadium was ready, Bobby Dodd Stadium felt like a home by the end.

Soccer in the Streets uses the game to serve youth

Soccer in the Streets uses the game to serve youth

Some of the city's most passionate soccer fans came together at the home of the Atlanta United, the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta.

Some of the city's most passionate soccer fans came together at the home of the Atlanta United, the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta.

Atlanta United to play in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in September

Atlanta United to play in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in September

Atlanta United announced the rescheduling of three matches, all to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium over the final two months of the 2017 MLS Regular Season. Two matches originally scheduled in August will now be played on Wednesday, Sept. 20 (against LA Galaxy) and Tuesday, Oct. 3 (against Minnesota United).

Atlanta United announced the rescheduling of three matches, all to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium over the final two months of the 2017 MLS Regular Season. Two matches originally scheduled in August will now be played on Wednesday, Sept. 20 (against LA Galaxy) and Tuesday, Oct. 3 (against Minnesota United).

PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire

PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire

Atlanta United returns to Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday to take on Chicago Fire in an early-season Eastern Conference matchup between two teams above the red line. In addition to a nationally televised audience on UniMas, Saturday will mark the first match in MLS history to be simulcast on Facebook Live via the Univision Deportes Facebook page. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Atlanta United returns to Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday to take on Chicago Fire in an early-season Eastern Conference matchup between two teams above the red line. In addition to a nationally televised audience on UniMas, Saturday will mark the first match in MLS history to be simulcast on Facebook Live via the Univision Deportes Facebook page. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Atlanta United romps to another win, 4-0 over Chicago Fire

Atlanta United romps to another win, 4-0 over Chicago Fire

ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United hardly resembles an expansion team. Josef Martinez is a big reason for that. Martinez scored a pair of second-half goals, giving him an MLS-leading five on the season, and United turned in another dominating performance with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday. "Josef is a handful," United goalkeeper Alec Kann said. "He's going to...

ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta United hardly resembles an expansion team. Josef Martinez is a big reason for that. Martinez scored a pair of second-half goals, giving him an MLS-leading five on the season, and United turned in another dominating performance with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday. "Josef is a handful," United goalkeeper Alec Kann said. "He's going to...

Atlanta United players awed by reception from supporters at first game

Atlanta United players awed by reception from supporters at first game

Atlanta United players took to the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium and, before starting warm-ups for their franchise's opening game, they nearly all turned to applaud the crowd.

Atlanta United players took to the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium and, before starting warm-ups for their franchise's opening game, they nearly all turned to applaud the crowd.

Atlanta United trades for Kyle Reynish from Red Bulls

Atlanta United trades for Kyle Reynish from Red Bulls

Atlanta United has traded for goalkeeper Kyle Reynish from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for a 2018 Natural Fourth Round SuperDraft selection.

Atlanta United has traded for goalkeeper Kyle Reynish from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for a 2018 Natural Fourth Round SuperDraft selection.

Atlanta United finds homegrown talent

Atlanta United finds homegrown talent

Andrew Carleton turned 16 this week, but even before he could drive, he had already become Atlanta's newest hometown hero. Carleton signed with Atlanta's new MLS soccer team Atlanta United and became an instant celebrity.

Andrew Carleton turned 16 this week, but even before he could drive, he had already become Atlanta's newest hometown hero. Carleton signed with Atlanta's new MLS soccer team Atlanta United and became an instant celebrity.

KROD: The SEC... Stop hatin'!

KROD: The SEC... Stop hatin'!

I consider myself a reasonable man.  As I grow older I try to keep things that aggravate me to a minimum.  But there is one thing that winds me up every time, and it happens this time of year --every year-- and it's the national SEC hate (envy) fest. 

I consider myself a reasonable man.  As I grow older I try to keep things that aggravate me to a minimum.  But there is one thing that winds me up every time, and it happens this time of year --every year-- and it's the national SEC hate (envy) fest.