Atlanta United FC Discussion Thread

Post #1 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:23 am

The Official Atlanta United FC Thread

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WELCOME TO MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER!!!

Now that Atlanta United FC has started to sign players, I thought it was a good idea to get a thread going.

Post #2 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:26 am

Atlanta United signs first player, begins to build roster

Atlanta United today announced a key milestone in club history with the signing of its first player, 23-year-old goalkeeper Alexander Tambakis.

The 6’ 2” goalkeeper comes to Atlanta from Panathinaikos, one of the top clubs in the Greek Superleague. He will play the 2016 season on loan with Charleston Battery, Atlanta United’s newly announced USL affiliate, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate. Terms of the deal were not disclosed per MLS and club policy.

“This is an exciting day for our club as we officially begin building our roster,” said Atlanta United president Darren Eales. “Every spot on the roster is important as we seek to find a competitive edge. Our approach will be to find quality players that contribute to the squad at every level.”

Atlanta United recently announced a USL affiliation with Charleston Battery, allowing Atlanta United’s 2016 signings to have the option of playing on loan with the Battery ahead of the club’s inaugural 2017 season. Eales and Atlanta United technical director Carlos Bocanegra believe that thoughtful planning and depth of roster are the critical building blocks to creating a strong club from the ground up.

“Alex is a promising young player with solid tools and a big upside,” said Bocanegra. “He’s already had big game experience in Greece which is an advantage for a 23-year-old goalkeeper. We’re looking forward to his continued development at the Battery.”

Tambakis signed a professional contract with Panathinaikos in 2010 and was promoted to the first team squad in 2011. While there and on loan at Niki Volos he gained valuable international playing experience in a top European division.

http://atlutd.com/atlanta-united-signs-first-player-begins-to-build-roster/

Post #3 » by **ATL Boy** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:39 am

This is what's gonna get me to start watching and following MLS.

Post #4 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:51 pm

ATL Boy wrote:This is what's gonna get me to start watching and following MLS.

Hopefully it does, because it's always good to support local.

Always a good idea to watch this season for potential signings that Atlanta can make.

King Ken · Post #5 » by **King Ken** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:27 pm

LittleOzzy wrote:
ATL Boy wrote:This is what's gonna get me to start watching and following MLS.

Hopefully it does, because it's always good to support local.

Always a good idea to watch this season for potential signings that Atlanta can make.

I hope we sign Freddy Adu. Not sure of the fix since I don't know our style of play but if he produced for Tampa, he might be a player to target.

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Post #6 » by **ATL Boy** » Wed Jul 20, 2016 11:03 pm

Some signings have been made, the team is coming together, and the city is buzzing. Over 29K season ticket deposits have already been made.

DK-All Day · Post #7 » by **DK-All Day** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:13 pm

Going to have to go to some games in the new stadium in Atlanta.

Post #8 » by **LittleOzzy** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:00 pm

Read on Twitter

Atlanta names their coach.

Post #9 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 4:14 pm

I currently live near Cincinnati and have seen first hand how much the local community has gotten behind the FC here.

I'd love to see Atlanta display that kind of support for the newest sports franchise in my old hometown.

ATL gets a bad (well deserved?) rap for having underwhelming, fair-weather fans. This is the chance to support a growing franchise in a booming sport from Day One. And maybe remove that stigma that's dogged us for decades.

United we Stand, baby!!!

Robo_Claw · Post #10 » by **Robo_Claw** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 4:58 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:I currently live near Cincinnati and have seen first hand how much the local community has gotten behind the FC here.

I'd love to see Atlanta display that kind of support for the newest sports franchise in my old hometown.

ATL gets a bad (well deserved?) rap for having underwhelming, fair-weather fans. This is the chance to support a growing franchise in a booming sport from Day One. And maybe remove that stigma that's dogged us for decades.

United we Stand, baby!!!

That would be awesome, wonder where they are going to play the first games since the stadium is so far behind on the regular parts and they haven't even started on the roof that no one has ever tried to build before? Is Bobby Dodd big enough for a MLS pitch?

Robo_Claw · Post #11 » by **Robo_Claw** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 4:59 pm

I mean they've already sold 22k season tickets that REALLY limits where you can play right?
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/08/19/atlanta-united-fc-set-new-season-ticket-record-expansion-teams

Post #12 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:05 am

Revealed! The new Atlanta United primary jersey

Atlanta United have revealed their new primary jersey, with an elegant design that nods to the city.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/11/15/new-atlanta-united-primary-jersey-out-order-yours-now

Post #13 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:48 am

LittleOzzy wrote:Revealed! The new Atlanta United primary jersey

Atlanta United have revealed their new primary jersey, with an elegant design that nods to the city.

These jerseys are glorious!!!

It will, however, take some time to get used to advertisements across the front...

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Post #14 » by **ATL Boy** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:53 am

Jamaaliver wrote:
LittleOzzy wrote:Revealed! The new Atlanta United primary jersey

Atlanta United have revealed their new primary jersey, with an elegant design that nods to the city.

These jerseys are glorious!!!

It will, however, take some time to get used to advertisements across the front...

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You get used to it. The ads are soccer's way of compensating for the fact that there's 45+ minutes of continuous game play in each half.

shawn_hemp · Post #15 » by **shawn_hemp** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:23 am

Jersey is basically AC Milan with half the amount of stripes

I wonder if the MLS is expanding too fast
for its own good

Post #16 » by **LittleOzzy** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:16 am

shawn_hemp wrote:
I wonder if the MLS is expanding too fast
for its own good

Why do you think that?

I think expansion has been quick, but it also hasn't hurt the league. If they raise the salary cap to keep up with expansion MLS will be fine.

Post #17 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Mar 5, 2017 2:42 pm

Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls
2017 MLS Regular Season
Bobby Dodd Stadium - Atlanta, GA
Sunday, March 5 - 7 pm ET
WATCH: FS1 in the US | MLS Live in Canada

First game of the season for NYRB, and first MLS game ever for Atlanta.

Who's watching tonight's game? Fox sports 1 7PM

DirtybirdGA · Post #18 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Sun Mar 5, 2017 9:38 pm

Not a soccer fan, but I'll check in soon.

Post #19 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Mar 5, 2017 11:27 pm

DirtybirdGA wrote:Not a soccer fan, but I'll check in soon.

Stadium should be rockin' tonight for their first ever MLS game.

DK-All Day · Post #20 » by **DK-All Day** » Mon Mar 6, 2017 12:43 am

On FS1 right now. Never been a huge MLS fan until today. I will be rooting for my home team from now on.

MLS experts, who are the players to watch for Atlanta United?