The Atlanta United FC Courier
Market10 Aug 2026
Bournemouth come back empty-handed
The bid was some way short and Atlanta United FC did not need long over it. Nobody in the game reads a first refusal as the end of anything.
Boardroom10 Aug 2026
Atlanta United FC close the window on a squad of their own making
14 in and 0 out, and no more changes for months. The manager has what he has, the supporters have their opinion of it, and the table will have the last word.
Transfer targets10 Aug 2026
An offer of $580.0K for D.J. Taylor
Atlanta United FC have gone to Minnesota United FC with a bid, and the supporters have gone to the internet with an opinion about it. Whether either changes anything is up to the selling club.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Breel Embolo stays put
“The easiest signature of my career.” Breel Embolo and Atlanta United FC agree another 4 years, and the manager can plan around him rather than about him.
Squad10 Aug 2026
A falling-out at Atlanta United FC
Breel Embolo and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
Transfer targets10 Aug 2026
No deal for Justen Glad at that price
Atlanta United FC offered $450.0K; Real Salt Lake said it was not close. The manager will be told the money is still there for the right player, which is what managers are told.
Market10 Aug 2026
Atlanta United FC promote Jack Zardes from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Jack Zardes has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
Atlanta United FC promote Christian Ferreira from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Christian Ferreira has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
One of our own: Walker Sargent joins the Atlanta United FC first team
Clubs spend fortunes looking for players and occasionally find one down the corridor. Walker Sargent is that, and the reception he gets on his first appearance will be different in kind from the one any signing receives.
In brief
- Match Miguel Almirón the difference as Atlanta United FC beat Chicago Fire
- Player ratings Miguel Almirón stands above it all
- The dugout The manager’s verdict