Atlanta United has reached a settlement with Botafogo on Thiago Almada after nearly two years and will get the money it is owed.

Báez is the second U22 the Five Stripes have signed. They have one more slot they can fill.

The artificial turf has been removed from Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of the World Cup. The installation of the grass is expected to be complete by March 7.

The trade brings in $200,000 and clears $730,000 from the team’s payroll, though it also leaves Atlanta United likely in need of another striker on the roster.

Atlanta United’s attack in Friday’s 4-0 opening preseason win against Lexington was more quick-strike than slow and deliberate.

Miguel Almirón and Alexey Miranchuk scored two goals each, all in the first half, at the team’s training ground in Marietta., for a 4-0 win against Lexington.

Former U.S. striker Jozy Altidore is opening Sogility, a tech‑driven soccer training center offering sessions for players of all ages and skill levels, in Fayetteville.

U.S. men's soccer manager Mauricio Pochettino said Thursday that he and his staff have a good idea of which 26 players will be picked for the upcoming World Cup.

Brad Guzan retired after the 2025 season as the Five Stripes’ all-time leader in appearances. Now his next chapter in professional soccer has started.

Fox will broadcast 70 matches. FS1 will broadcast the remaining 34 tournament matches.