Earlier this year ESPN Deportes reported that Premier League star Wayne Rooney could be coming to play for Atlanta United. The rumor came at the heels of a Guardian report saying that Rooney, wants to play in MLS later in his career. Now, the head of MLS himself, Don Garber has added fuel to the…
Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank, 73, is reportedly on the hunt for a chief executive officer to oversee all of his current business operations. The long list of his endeavors includes the 16-month-old MLS Atlanta franchise, the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, the Arthur Blank Family Foundation, AMB Group, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, and PGA Tour Superstore. Blank is…
In the modern era of Atlanta soccer, DeKalb County has historically been ahead of the curve. It appears to be again as it will be the home of Atlanta United’s headquarters, training facility, and academy. The first university to add varsity soccer in Georgia, Emory University, is in DeKalb County. Emory’s soccer program began in…
This morning, a report appearing on the Sports Business Journal website claims that Mercedes-Benz have acquired the naming rights to Atlanta United’s future home. The report cites sources familiar with the arrangement in further claiming that the announcement will come as soon as Monday, though no one with the Falcons (or Atlanta United) has confirmed that…
On Friday, August 21, Atlanta United President Darren Eales and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra will be at Coolray Field to throw out the first pitch for the Gwinnett Braves vs. Louisville Bats game. They’ll be at the game, so feel free to drop by and ask them some questions. The game is scheduled to start…
While not quite as remarkable as a listing for the head coach position, the first two job listings have been posted for Atlanta United FC. These new positions both focus on marketing the club. A third position was also made available for guest services of the new Atlanta Stadium. The “Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement” will be responsible…
In light of the recently passed vote approving the Atlanta United facilities in DeKalb County, an open letter has been penned by those three commissioners who opposed the deal. Commissioner Nancy Jester speaks on behalf of all three opposing voters and requests “accountability and transparency” regarding the expenditures incurred by DeKalb for the project. The root of their…
According to an AJC report, the new AUFC practice complex in DeKalb County will feature both an indoor practice facility as well as additional fields in a later expansion. As Darren Eales mentioned in the press conference a few days prior, part of the attraction to DeKalb is the ability to expand the complex as needed…
Did you miss the press conference announcing the new Atlanta United training facility? Here is the full video to get you caught up.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Dekalb County and Atlanta United FC officially announced that the team’s training facility will be constructed in that area. A 3,500 seat stadium will be built along with three practice fields and a headquarters for the team. In addition to being the home of Atlanta United’s future academy and…
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