Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank might eventually add an NWSL club to his organization, with officials from Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment confirming that the idea is being explored. (more…)
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Will Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction delays impact 2017 MLS season?
With team owner Arthur Blank announcing Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction delays, the 2017 MLS season could be impacted by Atlanta United FC not able to play at home until June. (more…)
New Atlanta United FC home: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
MLS expansion franchise Atlanta United FC will be playing in Mercedes-Benz Stadium beginning in 2017, as team owners announced the naming-rights and branding deal today. (more…)
Atlanta United FC game plan emerges
The game plan for Atlanta’s 2017 MLS team is close to being complete, as the name, logo, colors and training center for Atlanta United FC are now finalized. (more…)
New Atlanta MLS team off to strong start at box office
The new Atlanta MLS team, set to begin play in 2017, is already off to a strong start when it comes to season-ticket sales. (more…)
Florida official: Why are we building new soccer stadium and Atlanta isn’t?
Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards is asking why Atlanta’s Arthur Blank was awarded an MLS expansion franchise and playing in an NFL stadium, while Orlando was required to build a soccer stadium before it landed an MLS team. (more…)
Blank: We expect MLS team in new Atlanta stadium
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank confirmed what many have assumed for months: that the next MLS expansion franchise will be playing at a new Atlanta stadium in 2017. Blank, founder of The Home Depot, has spearheaded development of a new downtown retractable-roof for his Falcons. With the project in the final design stages, now’s the […]
Garber lays out MLS expansion options, state of league
With the 2014 season upon us, MLS Commissioner Don Garber sat down to answer questions from fans and the media, covering the state of the league and MLS expansion options. (more…)