SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
ATLANTA 10-10-14 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
10-10-14 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
MLS notebook: Sporting KC hosts Seattle Sounders in key game out West. Atlanta United surging in East. The Seattle Sounders face frantic schedule congestion. Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union play in big game for MLS playoff picture.
Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City matchup highlights MLS Footnotes
Doug McIntyre covers the latest MLS news and previews Sunday's match between the Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City.SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Falcons and Giants meet at MetLife in game between 0-2 teams ATLANTA (0-2) at N.Y. GIANTS (0-2)
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Przybylko leads Philadelphia into matchup with Atlanta United FC after 2-goal game
Philadelphia faces Atlanta United FC after Kacper Przybylko totaled two goals against Orlando City SCSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco wins Week 26 AT&T Goal of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com For the second time in three weeks and the third time this season, Ezequiel Barco has won AT&T Goal of the Week honors. Atlanta United’s asc...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Martinez leaves Atlanta United because of knee discomfort Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez left Tuesday’s training session early because of an issue with his right knee and manager Gonzalo Pineda sai...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • AJC.COM
Minnesota have a king-noso, Atlanta rule at home, Texas Derby to Houston & much more!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Josef Martínez - Still being evaluated Martinez (knee) is still being evaluated by Atlanta United medical staff according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.
Impact Martinez is undergoing additional testing, which is certainly not ideal, especially after a heavy workload over the last week. If healthy Martinez is one of the very best in MLS, he will look to be fit for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia though he is firmly in the questionable category currently.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Alan Franco - Suspended against Philadelphia Franco will miss next weekend's clash against Philadelphia with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Franco picked up a yellow card in Saturday's victory against D.C. United, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Miles Robinson may return from his rest and George Campbell could continue at center back in Franco's absence for the game.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United 3, D.C. United 2: What was said What was said after Atlanta United’s 3-2 win against D.C. United in an MLS game on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • AJC.COM
Brad Guzan - Concedes two goals against D.C. Guzan made three saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United.
Impact Guzan was beaten by two absolute cannon distance strikes from Felipe Martins and Edison Flores on Saturday, as his opponents almost snuck back into the game. But Atlanta emerged victorious in the end and Guzan heads into next weekend's clash against the Union -- which have scored 28 goals in 23 matches this season -- off the back of three consecutive MLS wins.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marcelino Moreno - Records assist in win Moreno took three shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United.
Impact Moreno set up George Bello's game winner on Saturday for his third assist in his last five games. He will want to be more solid on defense next weekend against the Union, which are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ezequiel Barco - Scores free kick against D.C. Barco scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United.
Impact Barco opened the scoring with a beautiful free kick on Saturday, extending his scoring streak to three games in a row. He has six goals and five assists in his last nine appearances since returning from the Olympics in August, and he will want to extend that form into next weekend's clash against the Union, which have conceded 24 times in 23 matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
George Bello - Scores goal against D.C. Bello scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United.
Impact Bello scored the game winner in Saturday's back-and-forth clash, his first MLS goal in just more than a year. He will want to be more solid defensively next weekend against the Union, which have scored 28 times in 23 matches.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josef Martínez - Knee in good shape Martinez scored one goal and was seen limping during Saturday's 3-2 win over D.C. United, according to Doug Roberson of AJC. Per manager Gonzalo Pineda, no serious injury is suspec...
Impact Martinez has finally found the goalscoring stride that made him one of the top strikers in the entire league as he's scored seven goals over his last eight starts. He has a week until the next match against Philadelphia on Saturday, so there's time to assess his status.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barco, Atlanta stay hot, top DC United 3-2
Ezequiel Barco stayed hot with a goal and an assist, keeping Atlanta United hot with a 3-2 win over DSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: George Bello, Atlanta United FC - 87th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Bits of brilliance lift Atlanta United past D.C. United A sharp free kick by Ezequiel Barco, a goal by Josef Martinez and another by George Bello after a fantastic run by Marcelino Moreno pushed A...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • AJC.COM
Where do Atlanta United's players come from? If you haven't seen it, MLS produced this excellent graphic on the birth countries represented by its players.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • AJC.COM
GOAL: Ezequiel Barco, Atlanta United FC - 18th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Matheus Rossetto - Supplies serviceable stat line Rossetto recorded two interceptions and one clearance during a 4-0 win Wednesday versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Rossetto recorded multiple serviceable stat lines after July 22. He logged eight interceptions and five clearances across six starts. Rossetto proved he could supply good value when playing in place of primary midfielders like Marcelino Moreno, Luiz Araujo and Santiago Sosa.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brooks Lennon - Creates three chances Lennon created three chances during a 4-0 win Wednesday versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Lennon created 14 chances across the Atlanta United team's last five league games. He remains its best defender fantasy-wise and will try to supply more value Saturday versus D.C. United.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Guzan - Records three saves, clean sheet Guzan recorded three saves and maintained the clean sheet during a 4-0 win Wednesday versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Guzan is benefiting from Atlanta United's recent managerial change. Gonzalo Pineda prefers using a 5-3-2 formation, which gives the team more defenders for its goalkeeper. Guzan recorded four clean sheets and an 87.0 save percentage across Atlanta United's last six league games using that tactic. Those tallies are higher than what he logged earlier this year.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
