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THE SOUL OF ATLANTA UNITED IS GONE. | FIVE STRIPE WEEKLY #434

Atlanta United Fan TV — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ and Michael discuss the Atlanta United vs Inter Miami match that saw Lionel Messi fans overtake Mercedes-Benz Stadium and kill the atmosphere that 17s worked hard to create. They also discuss the news from the past week, including Atlanta City FC's new Chief Soccer Officer hire! Additionally, the answer your burning questions in the Mailbag - one of them asking what moves for the spring season need to be done. The guys also preview the match vs the Chicago Fire and Robert Lewandowski over the weekend! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN!

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Messi’s Four Minutes, Deandra Duggans Exclusive | Atlanta Soccer Tonight, 10.20

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:11:39 GMT

FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Messi fans drown out Atlanta United supporters in another home loss

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:26:35 GMT

The one where Messi scored a brace and this club is a disgrace | Five Takes on the Five Stripes | An Atlanta United Fan TV Podcast

Atlanta United Fan TV — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:25:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy talk about how Messi embarrassed this club at home.

🥴 The Messi Chants

🛑 Don't blame the supporters

🤷‍♂️ Even Parky is at his wits ends

🫵 Your takes/songs

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Atlanta City names Richard Gunney first Chief Soccer Officer

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:03:59 GMT

Richard Gunney is Atlanta City’s first CSO.

The club’s first major hire on the sporting side, Gunney will be in charge of building Atlanta City’s roster and scouting infrastructure from the ground up…

The one where Messi scored a brace and this club is a disgrace

Glenn Peison — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy talk about how Messi embarrassed this club at home.

🥴 The Messi Chants
🛑 Don't blame the supporters

🤷‍♂️ Even Parky is at his wits ends

🫵 Your takes/songs

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Fulltime Report: The "little guy" strikes twice

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:05:00 GMT

Instant Reaction: Atlanta United nears playoff elimination in 3-1 loss to Inter Miami, Lionel Messi

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:18:43 GMT

SDH Week in Review, 10.17: CP Football World Cup, Carrie Seitz & the Voices of MLS on Apple TV

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:26:30 GMT

The one where we might have hope if we just keep playing a bunch of dopes | Five Takes on the Five Stripes | An Atlanta United Fan TV Podcast

Atlanta United Fan TV — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:32:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about how we've managed to win 6 games on the road and sweep Canada.

These are not the moments we live for

Living The Dream

Jay + Galoppo + Alexey

Day of the Dead

Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic

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(404) 321-0082

Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners: https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes

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FSF Shorts: CF Montréal, a 24-team college football playoff and other horrors

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:05:15 GMT

Sam is here to very briefly review the CF Montréal game (spoiler: Bad soccer team) and to get provoked into a 10-minute rant about college football, sorry.

WHY ATLANTA UNITED CAN'T THROW AWAY THE SEASON | FIVE STRIPE WEEKLY #433

Atlanta United Fan TV — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ discusses the Atlanta United win over CF Montreal and why the 5 Stripes must continue to keep winning not only for the post-season chances! He also talks ATL UTD 2's first playoff match and previews the crucial match vs Inter Miami over the weekend! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN!

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The one where we might have some hope if we just keep playing a bunch of dopes

Glenn Peison — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about how we've managed to win 6 games on the road and sweep Canada.

🥴 These are not the moments we live for
🏀 Living The Dream

🤝Jay + Galoppo + Alexey

💀 Day of the Dead

🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
www.masonmillchiro.com
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!

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💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners: https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes

To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund

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Atlanta United 2 have a legitimate shot at MLS Next Pro Cup. Here’s 3 reasons to tune in.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:01:25 GMT

You’d be forgiven for thinking the soccer gods are still taking vengeance on the city of Atlanta for Paul McDonough’s cap crimes that led to an MLS title in 2018, seeing the way Atlanta United has performed of the last ~~week~~ ~~month~~ ~~year~~ several seasons. But rest assured, there are actually still positives happening at the club, and the biggest beacon of hope will take the stage tomorrow at 6 p.m. as Atlanta United 2 is set to host its first MLS Next Pro playoff game. Here’s why it’s worth tuning in

Atlanta United 2 has the MLS Next Pro Golden Boot winner, Arif Kovac. And what’s better than simply having the league’s top goalscorer? Having that goalscorer be a 20-year old, 6-foot 5-inch monstar, displaying great technical skill and an ability to use his physicality to his advantage. There’s a lot of talent in his highlight reel, showcasing an ability to strike on the volley (instead of waiting for the ball to land and control), success finishing with both feet and his head, and smart movement to find the space to exploit.
Atlanta United has a really good one here, and the biggest question will soon become how the club best develops this player for maximum value for the first team. But in the meantime, it will be interesting to see if a player of his skill and goalscoring record this season can come through in the clutch in the form of a knockout tournament.
Atlanta United 2 also has MLS Next Pro’s assist leader in attacking midfielder Cameron Dunbar and MLSNP Best XI defender Dominik Chong Qui. In fact, all three of Kovac, Dunbar and Chong Qui were named to the MLS Next Pro Best XI team… not bad for one club to claim 3 of the 11 available spots. All three players have featured briefly for the first team in MLS — Kovac and Dunbar having done so this season while Chong Qui was handed two starts and appeared in three matches under Ronny Deila in 2025. They’re all in various spots in their careers: Dunbar is the eldest at 23 years of age and has ventured from his native California playing for the Galaxy, then to Minnesota United before landing in Atlanta. Kovac is 20, and given his goalscoring exploits this season, is reportedly fielding offers from multiple clubs in Europe and of course a first team contract with ATLUTD. And Chong Qui, the youngest of this trio at 18, might jsut have the highest ceiling of them all, and as a left back, certainly the player with the clearest path to playing regularly for Atlanta United’s first team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta United 2 is the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference and has a legitimate shot at winning MLS Next Pro Cup. And sure, it’s not silverware for the MLS club like we all tune in for every weekend, but ATLUTD 2 is still a vital organ to Atlanta United’s long term success. Every year when we assess rosters, the amount of quality minutes provided by home grown players is a key driver that allows teams to spend more money (read: more quality) on the roles they need filled. A championship would not only be some evidence of quality players like Kovac within the team, but positive, winning experiences can help players understand the level required to win that lasts long into their careers. It would also be a testament to the coaching staff — head coach Jose Silva and assistants Will Bates and Lewis Sharpe — as well as Atlanta United Director of Methodology Javier Perez. If you missed it, Sam interviewed Silva this week — a must-listen to gain greater understanding of the group.
These are the kinds of players you want to root for. Not only do they help form the sustainable future of the first team roster, but many are local — lets be honest — kids who grew up in the Atlanta metro and have genuine connections to all the same things you do to this city. But those that didn’t necessarily grow up here, like Dunbar for example, are still easy to cheer on as they are clearly still fighting to fulfill their own personal ambitions and doing it humbly in America’s second division. Atlanta United 2 perhaps the most talent-laden team in the MLS Next Pro Playoffs. Whether that talent parlays into a successful playoff run is yet to be determined, and the intrigue is enough to have me tuned in tomorrow. You can WATCH Atlanta United 2 vs. CT United here.

Fulltime Report: Atlanta United's most dominant performance of the season!

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:05:00 GMT

Quick thoughts on Atlanta United proving not to be the very worst team in MLS

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:09:14 GMT

When the second-to-last place team in the East plays the last place team in the East, something has to give. It turns out, CF Montreal are last for reason. That reason? They are horrible at soccer.

Atlanta United went up to Canada and beat the poutine out of Montreal, 3-0, on Wednesday night.

The win moves the Five Stripes to within six points of the ninth seed in the Eastern conference with five matches remaining.

While it was nice to see Atlanta United on the right end of a lopsided shellacking, it’s obvious that this was nothing more than a bad team dominating a truly, spectacularly awful team.

Nevertheless, here are a few quick thoughts on the result before Miami comes to town at the weekend.

Matthew Edwards was forced into the lineup at right back due to Tomas Jacob’s yellow card accumulation suspension. He once again thoroughly impressed both in defense and going forward. He continues to make a case for more playing time.
Breel Embolo and Miguel Almiron both found the back of the net and Alexey Miranchuk had his best match in a while. If this attack could play every match at a snail’s pace against horrible teams they would be absolute world beaters. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We need to see it against proper opposition to be moved at this point.
The midfield of Jay Fortune, Giuliano Galoppo, and Mauricio Amaro was an interesting one. Amaro continues to be a confusing player with moments that intrigue you and moments that make you wonder how he’s a professional soccer player. Galoppo scored another ‘right place, right time’ goal. He’s another one that I haven’t really been moved by yet but I’m keeping an open mind. Jay did some great things. His relationship with Miranchuk in the midfield is fun to watch. Those two have a great understanding of each other.
It’s always nice to win a laugher. We don’t get many of those. The real test comes against Miami. If they put on the performance of the season and get the win in that one, perhaps the playoff dream isn’t dead. That’s a massive ‘if’ though.

A brief preview of Atlanta United-CF Montréal

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:42:14 GMT

Phew.

Ain’t no one gonna blame you for taking a Wednesday night off.

Atlanta City to compete in new Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:15:41 GMT

U.S Soccer announced today that teams from the NWSL and USL Gainbridge Super League will compete in a new cup competition, the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup.

The winner of the competition will receive a $1.1 million prize and a spot in the Concacaf W Champions Cup. According to ESPN, the competition is expected to launch in 2028, the same year Atlanta City will play its inaugural season.

The AMB Crest Cup will be a single-elimination tournament featuring every team from both leagues. The NWSL is expected to have 18 teams in 2028. The Gainbridge Super League, also designated as a first-division league in the United States, currently has eight teams.

Report: Atlanta United offer Arif Kovac first-team contract amid transfer rumors

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:07:45 GMT

The most talked about prospect in the Atlanta United system has a decision to make regarding his future.

Arif Kovac, the 20-year-old striker who just won the MLS Next Pro Golden Boot by scoring 20 goals for ATL UTD 2, has an offer to sign with the Atlanta United first-team, according to Soccer Down Here.

This news is on the heels of reports out of Sweden linking Kovac with a transfer to Kalmar FF to could come to fruition in the winter.

It’s clear that the young forward is in demand. Atlanta United isn’t willing to let him go without a fight. But the decision on where Kovac commits his future appears to be his to make.

The pathway to Atlanta United’s starting lineup seems blocked with the arrival of Breel Embolo. However, there are much worse ways to be introduced to high level soccer than learning from a three-time World Cup veteran and being his primary back-up.

Now we just wait and see where his future lies, but Atlanta United have at least thrown their hat in the ring to try and lock him down long term.

S1 Ep29 | Landon Donovan: The Greatest Trophy????

Atlanta United FC — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the international window closes Brad goes solo to reunite with another former USMNT teammate, Landon Donovan! The duo talk about the new USMNT roster as their play continues post world cup, the growth of the MLS, and the complications of baldness?

USWNT Battles Back vs. Spain, Atlanta United Faces Montreal | Atlanta Soccer Tonight, 10.13

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:37:53 GMT

FSF: Atlanta United 2 head coach Jose Silva talks MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs, player development and more

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:08:36 GMT

Atlanta United 2 head coach Jose Silva dropped by before the 2s take on CT United FC in the quarterfinal round of the MLS Next Pro playoffs. The 2s are in the playoffs for the first time in club history after a record-setting season. Striker Arif Kovac won the MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot, while winger Cameron Dunbar tied the league record for assists. Left back Dominik Chong Qui joined Kovac and Dunbar in the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI.

Kickoff for the quarterfinal is set for 6 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 16 at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta. You can watch on MLSNEXTPro.com or grab tickets by clicking here.

From 6-Pointer For The Playoffs, To 6-Pointer For The Wooden Spoon | Five Stripe Playbook

Atlanta United Fan TV — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT

In Episode #34 of the Five Stripe Playbook, Nick is joined by Thom from the AUFTV Writers Room to discuss ATLUTD’s recent fixtures:

- The lethargic and boring Cincinnati loss.

- Tristan Muyumba’s MOTM performance.

- Adrian Gill not starting is becoming a national story around MLS.

- Is Tata the Roster Builder hindering Tata the Coach?

- Previewing Wednesday’s Soon-Off with the Montreal Impact.

- And more!

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It’s not getting better.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:23:58 GMT

Atlanta United’s 3-1 loss to FC Cincinnati is, somehow, this team’s worst loss of the season. Yes, they’ve played worse soccer. But Saturday confirmed a growing suspicion for me: They’re not getting better.

FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Is this Tata Martino era of Atlanta United salvageable? Doesn’t look like it.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:47:12 GMT