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3 thoughts on Atlanta United's grim reality setting in

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:31:01 GMT

What is left to say?

Atlanta United are bottom of the eastern conference after letting a 1-0 lead slip in the second half and losing at home to the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. They now have just four points through nine matches and have lost four of their first six home games to start 2026.

Oh. And this is the easy part of the schedule. It’s only going to get more difficult from here.

To say things are bleak would be the understatement of all understatements.

Yet, here we are once again trying to find words to explain what has happened to this club.

It’s Not Your Fault

Instant Reaction: Atlanta United 1-2 New England Revolution

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:36:47 GMT

Fulltime Report: With the last place record United has nowhere to go but up...right?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:10:00 GMT

Film Room: Give me one reason to stay here

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:33:24 GMT

First Goal, Final Third, and a Bigger Soccer Debate | Atlanta Soccer Tonight, 4.21

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:11:12 GMT

PREVIEW: Atlanta United tries to snap out of it against New England.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:21:53 GMT

It’s almost matchday. Again.

TATA MARTINO: "NOT EVEN IN MY WORST NIGHTMARE" | FIVE STRIPE WEEKLY #409

Atlanta United Fan TV — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:00 GMT

In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ reviews the match vs Nashville SC that saw Atlanta United keep it close but ultimately get shut out. He also recaps what Tata Martino said about the start to the 2026 season, in which the head coach called it a "nightmare". Additionally, he previews the match on Wednesday vs the New England Revolution. Can the Five Stripes get much needed points at home? What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN!

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#129 S8 Ep4 - Atlanta United Worst Ever Start (1-1-6) Sell or Keep?

ATL ON FIRE — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:42:49 GMT

Hosting an Atlanta United FC podcast is a heavy weight for anyone, but being a true fan is even more painful. The embers of hope have already flamed out this season and it's time to "sell". Who do we keep? What's the problem. Dave attempts to talk logic, Tata will shift things in the summer window. Carmen sits back with a glass of red wine and a ruptured achilles ---we talk about it all!! Including the USMNT.

FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Atlanta United 0-2 Nashville SC

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:01:33 GMT

The one where we brought in TI but were still not easy on the eye | Five Takes on the Five Stripes | An Atlanta United Fan TV Podcast

Atlanta United Fan TV — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:07:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Cat Jennifer & Amy talk about the stuff of nightmares.

🤷‍♂️Tata is surprised. Are we?

🎵 Song of the match day

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We're saying the same things again already

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:59:15 GMT

“It is a terrible situation to be in, but there is nowhere to hide and I don’t hide from it,” Tata Martino said after Saturday’s loss to Nashville. “For me, I’ve never been through this before in my career, but I feel that we are weak. All the time. I feel that something will happen and it does, and I don’t see reactions. I see many wants, but I don’t see power, personality, and that is what I want to see.”

That’s a truly shocking statement from Martino that…actually…hold on a second…………….ok, whoops, I apologize, that’s actually a quote from Ronny Deila from May of last season. Here’s the Martino quote from Saturday.

“I’m not feeling good, but I’m not thinking anything strange,” Martino said through a translator after Saturday’s loss to Nashville. “I’m just totally focused and thinking how we can get out of this situation. But of course, yeah, I feel anger, frustration, but this isn’t something that I’ve ever gone through in my career.”

It says a lot that we’ve reached “I’ve never been through this in my career” a month earlier than last year. It says even more that we’re hearing it from two different managers.

The one where we brought in TI but were still not easy on the eye

Glenn Peison — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Cat Jennifer & Amy talk about the stuff of nightmares.

🍾Arsenal

🤷‍♂️Tata is surprised. Are we?

🎵 Song of the match day

🫵 Your takes and Songs

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Fulltime Report: Where does United go from here?

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Instant Reaction: Atlanta United 0-2 Nashville SC

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:24:12 GMT

The one where we went to Tennessee and scored with Togashi | Five Takes on the Five Stripes | An Atlanta United Fan TV Podcast

Atlanta United Fan TV — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:19:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Jennifer & Amy talk about a win! Fancy that?!

🤼Wrestlemania!

🤷‍♂️More desire

🎵 Song of the match day

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Two Tennessee Teams in Two Matches, Is Getting Two Wins Possible? | Five Stripe Playbook #9

Atlanta United Fan TV — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In Episode #9 of the Five Stripe Playbook, Nick is joined by Thom (aka Power Football) from the AUFTV Writers Room to review Wednesday’s Open Cup win over Chattanooga and preview this weekend’s Nashville match:

Nick and Thom give out Man of the Match awards from the Chattanooga match.

Thom explains his hilarious reasoning for missing the first half last night.

Updates on Miguel Almiron's injury situation.

Nashville are this year’s Vancouver Whitecaps - but not ONLY because of the DPs and players you may naturally think of.

Thom describes Nashville’s unsung hero from their run to the Champions League Semis.

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The one where we went to Tennessee and scored with Toagshi

Glenn Peison — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:05:00 GMT

On this episode Glenn, Jennifer & Amy talk about a win! Fancy that?!

🤼Wrestlemania!

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🎵 Song of the match day

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Did United find a few hidden gems vs Chattanooga?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:41:41 GMT

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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:51:42 GMT

3 thoughts on Atlanta United's Open Cup win over Chattanooga

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:22:47 GMT

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Atlanta United picked up their second win of 2026 with a 3-1 win over Chattanooga FC in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on Wednesday night. In what started out in a nightmarish fashion, eventually turned into a pretty straightforward away cup win over a lower-division opponent. Was it anything impressive or flashy? Absolutely not. But sometimes when you’re struggling, it’s just nice to see the ball go in the hole.

The win earns the Five Stripes a date with Charlotte FC in the round of 16 at some point in the future, I’m too lazy to look it up.

Yes, we know a win over an MLS Next Pro side isn’t going to turn the season around or provide a huge boost of momentum. But here are a few quick thoughts on what we may have gleaned from this experimental 90 minutes and some stuff you may have missed if you don’t subscribe to the streaming service that shows the spin-off of a Big Bang Theory prequel.

You Knew This Was Coming

I’m going to level with you here. It was a complete 50/50 tossup as to whether I was going to commit two hours of my life to watch this match. The deciding factor was always going to be Tata’s lineup choices. If Jay Fortune’s name was in the starting XI, I was going to be there.

Thankfully it was and I did not regret my decision. He got a full 90 minutes under his belt and showed some signs of the player who was at the peak of his confidence and ability about 11 months ago before suffering the brutal foot injury in the Gold Cup.

While it’s clear he’s still not fully up to speed, he proved in this match that even at 60-75 percent, he’s still a dynamic threat if given the chance. His CM partnership with Matias Galarza was far and away the most exciting development in the first 45 minutes of the match. They were easily the two best players on the field and gave the team an element of danger in and around the opponent’s 18-yard box.

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The equalizing goal came from Jay bursting past a defender to get to the end line and playing a great ball across goal for a Togashi tap-in. Galarza did a lot of the same type of stuff without the same end result.

In my mind, it’s absolutely clear that this partnership is the best possible one for an attacking mindset. If this team is serious about scoring goals and playing on the front foot, this has to be the pairing when the team is at full capabilities.

Tata had this to say about what Fortune adds to the team’s midfield:

“Team play, the ability to interpret what every play needs. He’s a player with enormous qualities who recently now we’re having the possibility to have him back fully.” - Tata Martino on Jay Fortune

The Negatives

It wouldn’t be a post-match column without some concerns. Let’s talk about them. Firstly … Juan Berrocal, get ready to learn Spanish, buddy.

(This is a joke, I know he’s from Spain. Please laugh.)

What is there to say that hasn’t been said already? The guy is just brutal defensively. He’s slow, unaware, and walking hole in the defensive structure. He may play some nice line-breaking passes from time-to-time, but it’s clear he’s been a nightmare of a loan signing. If he’s not sent back to Getafe in the summer, I’ll be stunned.

Then there’s Miggy, who started the match on the bench, came on at halftime and only lasted 25 minutes before being subbed off with a knee issue. Tata said post-match that it was just a precaution and he should be fine, but still this is yet another worry to throw on top of the pile when it comes to his effectiveness.

An aging player who isn’t producing tangible results and is one of the highest paid players in the league now has injury concerns. It’s about as bad of a combination as you could imagine for a Designated Player.

The Positives

Aside from the aforementioned CM pairing, there were some other aspects to be intrigued by from this performance. Fafa Picault playing as a true winger was an interesting dynamic we haven’t seen much of at all around here in a while. He was constantly pulled out wide stuck to the touchline and it opened up a ton of space for the likes of Galarza, Jay, and Pedro move into and create. This team’s wingers are so narrow and ineffective that just having someone stay on the touchline to provide width was a noticeable and positive wrinkle.

Jayden Hibbert looked incredibly fine. He made the saves he was supposed to make and didn’t have any Yakety Sax moments in distribution or in the box. He’s more than ready for the job whenever someone wants to let him have it.

It was nice seeing Pedro get 90 minutes. He put in some good service into the box and got the goal to kill off the match. He’s still a quality player that Tata needs to find a way to get on the field more often.

Overall, it was just nice to see the team win a match they were supposed to win. It wasn’t overly inspiring or exciting, but it was a lot better than getting embarrassed again. Maybe it’ll somehow lead to Tata finding some new lineup ideas and giving some players chances in bigger moments in the future. We can only hope.

Fulltime Report: Atlanta United rallies after early deficit!

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

There is a U.S. Open Cup match tonight

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:44:58 GMT

Atlanta United travels to Chattanooga to face Chattanooga FC tonight in the (highly diluted) U.S. Open Cup. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. And streaming is on Paramount+.

Look, we’ll level with you. It’s hard to get up for this one. The way the Open Cup works these days means Atlanta is basically trying to win the MLS version of the NIT. Based on the designations MLS has made, Leagues Cup is for the good teams. The Open Cup is for…well, Atlanta United.

Still, this is technically Atlanta’s best shot at a trophy this year. You’re allowed to put as much stock into that as you want. I thought Rob Usry put it well this morning: “A reminder about cup competitions. No one is trying to win them and they don’t matter whatsoever unless you win one. Then they are the most prestigious competitions on Earth and we’re the greatest.”

Now, obviously, Atlanta is heavily favored to get past Chattanooga. They play in MLS Next Pro. The last time they played an Atlanta United team, they faced ATL UTD 2 at the end of 2025. In a big regular-season matchup, the two sides played to a 1-1 draw. So, yeah, losing tonight would be virtually the same as Atlanta United losing to ATL UTD 2.

That doesn’t mean they should take it lightly. Just that it would be incredibly embarrassing if this goes poorly.

There’s always a chance it does, though. Last night, both Austin and Sporting KC fell to lower league opponents. To be fair, those were USL Championship sides. MLS Next Pro is one level below that on the U.S. pyramid. But there’s still danger here. I remember when the first team went up to Chattanooga in 2023 for a preseason match. It ended with an embarrassing 3-3 draw and me angrily recording a podcast live from my Prius as it rumbled down I-75. I genuinely don’t remember when the team went up to Chattanooga for a preseason match in 2025, but apparently that ended 2-1 in favor of Chattanooga FC. We apparently even did a podcast about it!

So, yeah, there’s precedent here. And it’s not like Tata Martino has a spotless record against lower-level teams.

“This was a turning point for our club,” Miami FC captain Mike Lahoud told the Miami Herald at the time. The then NASL club is now in the USL. So maybe it was?

We’ll see if this ends up as a turning point moment for Chattanooga. But there’s a chance it could also be the start of a turning point moment for some players who haven’t gotten their chance with the first team this season. There’s a decent list of folks who are “questionable” for this one.

This list doesn’t include all of the folks who will sit just because. I’m willing to bet we get a look at Jayden Hibbert in goal tonight. Maybe Adrian Gill gets a shot in midfield. This is a great chance to get Luke Brennan some minutes on the wing. Someone has to step in at striker. In that sense, this should be kind of fun.

Or, ya know, it could be the latest embarrassing moment in a long line of them. All the pressure is on Atlanta to take care of business tonight.

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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:06:45 GMT

IS IT A RISK FOR TATA MARTINO TO ROTATE HEAVILY IN THE US OPEN CUP? | FIVE STRIPE WEEKLY #408

Atlanta United Fan TV — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:19:00 GMT

In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ reviews the Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire FC match that saw good attacking sequences that lacked the end product. He discusses the news from the week including the new hire by NWSL Atlanta 2028 and he previews the US Open Cup match vs Chattanooga FC! Will Tata Martino rotate heavily or will he mix in some first-team starters with there being a number of players possibly unavailable? What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! --------- We’ve launched written content for the 2026 season! Our newly dedicated writers room is working day and night to provide FREE written match analysis, breaking news, opinion pieces, and much more on your Atlanta United. Sign up for the FREE membership on Patreon to get all written content delivered straight to your inbox the moment we publish! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS

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FIVE STRIPE FINAL: Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:26 GMT