Hello Atlanta United fans and welcome to your daily fix, 5 Stripe News. I am not your typical Atlanta fan, I am from Wales in the United Kingdom. I have followed Atlanta since the beginning, I was looking for a team to watch during the EU break and I saw an article in relation to the record breaking attendance and I decided to watch a game…. thats when the addiction began… I was hooked, the reign of Tata, featuring LGP, Miggy, Larentowicz, Parky etc. Through the good and the bad with Frank De Boer and the promising future with Gabriel Heinze. Follow the journey with me and enjoy the ride.
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- Cincinatti shall crumble…Following the departure of Heinze and the freedom of Josef, I hope to see a revitalised ATL travel to Ohio. Reports from Fox Soccer claimed that Heinze restricted water intake during preseason training to the extent the club doctors got involved. Life has been difficult as an Atlanta player and as a fan of recent.Continue reading “Cincinatti shall crumble…”
- Here comes the FireMatch Time News ⚽️ Josef looking doubtful 😥 Time for other members to step up! Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire. Atlanta United plays on the road again this weekend when they travel to take on Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field. After a draw last time out against the New York Red Bulls, Atlanta isContinue reading “Here comes the Fire”
- Game Day…Lets tame those Red Bulls..Atlanta had their five-match unbeaten run snapped on Wednesday by New York City FC in a 1-0 defeat, while the Red Bulls second-half comeback fell just short, as they lost 3-2 to the New England Revolution. With nine games played for Atlanta United in the regular season, the Five Stripes have blown several opportunities thatContinue reading “Game Day…Lets tame those Red Bulls..”
- Unity KitSee below the Release of the Unity Kit
- The Break is Over and soccer returns.Following a few weeks away during the start of the Copa America, Atlanta are back in action. Its the one we’ve all been waiting for…. Our opportunity for redemption. Philadelphia overturned us with a 4-1 aggregate victory which sent us out of the Concacaf Champions League quarter finals. Now we have our chance to overturnContinue reading “The Break is Over and soccer returns.”
- Breaking NewsEmerson Hyndman BREAKING NEWS Emerson Hyndman Out for the Season!The curse has struck again!Atlanta United announced today that midfielder Emerson Hyndman suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during training. The club said Hyndman will undergo surgery on a date to be determined to begin the rehabilitation process.It’s safe to say thatContinue reading “Breaking News”
- Jack Collison – From the Valleys to The ATLWhilst still only 26 and a player at Peterborough United, Collison was confirmed as manager of their under-21 team whilst completing his coaching badges. Collison began managing the under-18 team in November 2015, and continued in the role after announcing his retirement from his playing career. On 20 July 2017, it was announced that Collison hadContinue reading “Jack Collison – From the Valleys to The ATL”
- ATL vs NSC – a dominant start to a Lack of Composure.Another positive performance turned sour for Altanta United against Nashville yesterday. Another game of dominating possession. Half time we went in 2 goals up with 68% possession. 90 minutes we’ve surrendered the win, conceded two goals and are lucky to scrape one point from the fixture. Atlanta United came flying out of the gates fromContinue reading “ATL vs NSC – a dominant start to a Lack of Composure.”
- Tale of the Tape – Atlanta United VS Nachville FCToday Atlanta will take on Nashville at the Mercedes-Benz stadium. Today is the day the Adidas Prime Blue Jerseys will be in use. Adidas and MLS have worked together for the fourth year to incorporate parley ocean plastic recycled jerseys to wear for one weekend. *LINKS ON BOTH BELOW FOR PURCHASE* Today we will seeContinue reading “Tale of the Tape – Atlanta United VS Nachville FC”
- Worldwide BroadcastHappy Friday Atlanta Fans worldwide! I have information for followers around the world. See below for coverage… USA 🇺🇸 Bally Sport Southeast UK 🇬🇧 Ireland 🇮🇪 Free Sports Latin America 🇺🇸 FOX Latin America Norway 🇳🇴 Strive Europe 🇪🇺 DAZN Europe Brazil 🇧🇷 DAZN Brazil
- Ezequiel Barco – Uncertainty on joining the Argentina Squad.Atlanta United President Darren Eales on Tuesday said that the MLS team doesn’t yet know if Ezequiel Barco will play for Argentina’s U-23 team this summer. Barco has missed Atlanta United’s past four games because of a “lower body” issue. He appeared to sustain a hamstring injury in the team’s game against New England on MayContinue reading “Ezequiel Barco – Uncertainty on joining the Argentina Squad.”
- ‘Rony’ – Ronielson da Silva BarbosaThere is some slight controversy in this claim.. Atlanta currently have 3 designated players in Alan Franco, Josef Martinez and Ezequiel Barco. This obviously is a hurdle straight out of the blocks. How could Atlanta process this deal as it breaches MLS rules. The financial cost of $15million wouldn’t be an issue necessarily. As farContinue reading “‘Rony’ – Ronielson da Silva Barbosa”
- Aiden McfaddenAtlanta United 2 have stumbled on a gift from the gods this year. Our late draft pick Aiden Mcfadden is in fine form and is not looking like slowing down. 2 goals against FC Tulsa followed by another brace against Memphis901. College Career Notre Dame McFadden played four years of College Soccer at Notre Dame between 2017 andContinue reading “Aiden Mcfadden”
- Parley WOW!The Adidas Parley Jerseys for 2021 are incredible. First glimpse of Atlantas are extremely impressive. Not the usual colours associated with the 5 stripes… non the less it is a beautiful design and very fitting for the save the oceans tag. Check out Miles in the new strip below
- Match Day in photosSome great photos from our travel to Seattle All free to download
- Josefs late strike sends the 5 Stripes WildA highly contested fixture, sealed by a share of the points. Seattle welcomed Atlanta, both opting for an attackive 3-4-3 formation, alot of heavy pressing from Atlanta and a solid performance from Sosa again at the back, Josef was the stand out star for Atlanta going close on numerous occasions against the league leaders. FromContinue reading “Josefs late strike sends the 5 Stripes Wild”
- Its Game Time Seattle vs Atlanta
- Josef is ready and the line up is available.Seattle Sounder vs Atlanta United May 23rd 2021 Looking at the starting 11 I’m expecting Sosa to drop back inbetwren Walkes and Robinson, allowing Lennon and Bello to push up as wing backs. Ibarra and hyndman will fill the gaps inbetween the two wing backs, allowing Josef to play centre and flanked by Erik LopezContinue reading “Josef is ready and the line up is available.”
- Off to battle the SoundersGabriel Heinze and co have travelled to Seattle to take on the currently undefeated head of the Western Conference. Seattle have so far from 6 outings secured 5 victories and 1 draw, scoring 13 goals and conceding just 2. It will be a challenge for Atlanta to overcome today, however we overcome CF Montreal whoContinue reading “Off to battle the Sounders”
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