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FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Columbus Crew 3-1 Atlanta United

2 days ago | fivestripefinal.com | Joe Patrick

FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Columbus Crew 3-1 Atlanta UnitedWhere does Atlanta United go from here? FSF looks at the roster, the state of play and what is being planned for the summer transfer window opening next month.
3 thoughts on Atlanta United’s 3-1 loss at Columbus

2 days ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

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Atlanta United 2025 salaries unveiled: Key takeaways

3 days ago | fivestripefinal.com | Joe Patrick

The MLS Players Association released it’s bi-annual Salary Guide, offering the public an updated list of salaries for very player in the league. In reviewing the list, we can glean a better understanding of how Atlanta United’s Salary Budget is situated and — given Atlanta’s state of play — better determine who needs to walk the plank consider their options elsewhere next season.
Atlanta United needs a roster turnover, which means tough decisions await

5 days ago | fivestripefinal.com | Joe Patrick

Over the weekend, a report came across the wire that an anonymous UAE club has offered a roughly $1.4 million transfer offer for Atlanta United LB Pedro Amador. If this report is true, Atlanta United should take the deal. Negotiate for as much as you can get, but take the deal. Five Stripe Final is 100% reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. It’s a tough reality to stomach.
TRANSFER RUMOR: Atlanta United close to signing Albania international center back

1 week ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

We have our first Bogert Bomb of the summer! According to the esteemed Tom Bogert, Atlanta United are nearing a deal to sign 26-year-old center back Enea Mihaj on a free transfer. Mihaj is an Albania international that has represented the national team 19 times. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
FIVE STRIPE FINAL: NYCFC 4-0 Atlanta United

2 weeks ago | fivestripefinal.com | Joe Patrick

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5 moves to improve Atlanta United this summer

2 weeks ago | fivestripefinal.com | Rob Usry

I’m not going to write about the NYCFC game. I refuse. It was a dumpster fire that I cannot conjure up 500 or more words to discuss. I’ve said it all already. Instead, let’s talk about what the club can do to get better. There’s still almost six weeks left until the summer transfer window opens, allowing Atlanta United to address severe needs for its roster.
Uhhh...so who's going to play tomorrow?

2 weeks ago | fivestripefinal.com | J. Sam Jones

Atlanta United plays tomorrow, the Thursday of an international break, because…reasons? They’re also dealing with a growing injury report. With multiple players returning on short rest from international duty, we might see something closer to a C-Team rather than the club’s first-choice lineup. Ronny Deila said that most everyone who went abroad will at least be in New York—unclear who won’t join the team—but their availability will be evaluated on a player-by-player basis.
Mid-season Performance Evaluations: Forwards and Wingers

2 weeks ago | fivestripefinal.com | J. Sam Jones

Before the season began, we ran a series called “Performance Evaluations” that looked back at each returning player’s 2024 and took our best shot at what their 2025 might look like. Some were optimistic (Hi, Bartek), some were skeptical (Hi, Alexey), and some were a psyop based on per 90 stats to kickstart flame wars about certain players that would in theory boost clicks to the article (Jk we would never do that) ((Hi, Edwin)).
Maybe Miguel Almirón just needs the ball more

3 weeks ago | fivestripefinal.com | J. Sam Jones

As the latest Atlanta United player to give away the ball to the wrong team directly in front of goal this season, it’s Miguel Almirón’s turn in the crosshairs of fans (and bloggers) trying to figure out who’s at fault for all this. I think we can start that discussion with a “multiple things can be true” statement.