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What’s Happening With Dirty South Soccer?

Feb 19, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports First, I think it’s worth acknowledging that Atlanta United has some of the absolute best fans in the world. And that’s not blowing smoke; the passion, the numbers, the drive, they’re all present at matches, events, and everything in between. Dirty South Soccer has been through it all, since the very beginning. So this isn’t a goodbye, think of it as the next step.
Atlanta United 2 Schedule Announced

Feb 8, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images MLS Next Pro dropped the full 2024 league schedule Thursday, revealing the matchups for Atlanta United 2’s second Next Pro season. Gaffer Steve Cooke remains at the helm with the Two Spikes, alongside a smorgasbord of young - and new - talent. The MLS Next Pro season kicks off March 15th and will continue the same format of penalties at the end of every regulation match where the score is a draw.
Atlanta United draw Memphis 901 in Preseason (Un)Friendly in Athens

Feb 5, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United While the preseason is a terrible time to put tons of stock into the analysis of how a soccer team will actually play real matches, there are still gems of info that can be gleaned from watching a team as it ramps up towards the first league game.
Training Day with Tyler Wolff and Dax McCarty

Jan 31, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The frost on the ground was just beginning to melt away on Tuesday when Gonzalo Pineda and Atlanta United players stepped out onto the pitch at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. The squad is coming off a 2-1 preseason victory against Birmingham Legion next door in Alabama, and they’re ramping up for their next match vs Memphis 901 in Dawg country (Athens, for anyone not in the know).
Atlanta United Rolls Out Mix of First Team, 2’s, and Academy in 2-1 Win over Birmingham

Jan 29, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Alex Slitz/Atlanta United That’s one win in the books, which clearly means Atlanta United is winning MLS Cup since they’re already close to the first winning streak of the season. The Five Stripes took to the pitch Saturday for the first action of the 2024 preseason, rolling out 27 different players over the course of the 90 minutes.
2024 Training Begins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Jan 17, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Tyler Pilgrim | Dirty South Soccer - Scarves and Spikes Usually, these Atlanta United training day posts begin with mountains of imagery designed to transport the reader to the particular day at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. Not this time. The imagery is this: it was cold, y’all. Still is. Which is why it was perfect that the Five Stripes instead opened their preseason training at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, rather than outside in this blasted, frigid weather.
Atlanta United Announces Pre-season Schedule

Jan 12, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Pack your bags, it’s almost time for preseason!Atlanta United announced today the locations of its remaining preseason matches in addition to the January 27th game vs Birmingham Legion in Alabama. The squad actually begins training on January 15, with the first open media session available on the 16th. That session will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in what will likely be some of the arriving player’s first moments in their new home ground.
Top Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Metro-Atlanta Mini-Pitch

Jan 12, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Madison Crews/Soccer Down Here The Southern Crescent Soccer Foundation along with 92.9 The Game and Atlanta Soccer Tonight are partnering to bring an incredible Top Golf fundraiser to raise money for a metro-Atlanta mini-pitch. It’s a great opportunity for anyone to help tangibly grow soccer in the state while also rubbing elbows and having fun with folks from Atlanta United, 92.9, and your favorite sources for Atlanta United and local soccer news.
Report: Miles Robinson Set to Sign With FC Cincinnati

Jan 3, 2024 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Tyler Pilgrim

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Well, it was only a matter of time anyway. Tom Bogert just reported that Miles Robinson is set to sign with F.C. Cincinnati after his contract expired with Atlanta United this offseason. The move keeps the USMNT center back front and center in the United States as he likely slots directly into the reigning Supporter’s Shield winner’s lineup. BREAKING: FC Cincinnati has signed USMNT center back Miles Robinson, per sources.
Rumor: Racing Club discussing Santiago Sosa loan move

Dec 27, 2023 | dirtysouthsoccer.com | Rob Usry

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Another domino could be about to fall in Atlanta United’s offseason as multiple reports out of Argentina suggest that midfielder Santiago Sosa could be on his way out. Several reporters, including the always reliable Cesar Luis Merlo, let it be known that Racing Club have begun negotiations to try and bring Sosa on loan. Racing negocia para incorporar a Santiago Sosa, mediocampista del Atlanta United.