by Atlanta United
The History of Atlanta Soccer presented by Piedmont is an audio documentary that tells the story of soccer in Atlanta, from its homespun beginnings to sold-out matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In this series, we’ll cover how the sport of soccer has grown in the city, speaking with experts, historians, players, coaches, front office members, and supporters who have firsthand accounts and knowledge of the sport’s surge. The first episode drops in October.
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September 13, 2024
<p>In this special mini-episode, we cover the history of Atlanta United Special Olympics Unified, a team of athletes (those with intellectual disabilities) and partners (those without intellectual disabilities) that come together to play soccer in an inclusive manner.</p> <p><br></p> <p>On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Unified plays their first home match of the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Following the first team match between rivals Atlanta United and Nashville SC in Major League Soccer, the clubs' Special Olympics Unified Teams will kick off. After the final whistle of the MLS match, supporters are welcome to stay and cheer on the Unified superstars as they take the pitch.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Atlanta United's Special Olympics program has been baked into the club's identity since the inception. The Unified Team played its inaugural season in 2017, just like the first team. That first year, there were 14 members and the team played two matches, one home and one away against Orlando City SC.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Atlanta United director of community engagement Marissa Ahrens shares the story of how the program got started. We also hear from Unified team manager Lina Saul on what to expect at a Unified matchday and play-by-play announcer Mike Conti on his memories and observations calling Unified matches. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://www.atlutd.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">atlutd.com/podcast</a>. <a href="https://www.atlutd.com/community/pillars/unified-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Click here</a> to learn more about Atlanta United Unified. </p>
August 30, 2024
<p>Atlanta United and Charlotte FC have a budding rivalry. But the two soccer clubs also have a lot in common. In this special bonus episode, we honor the life of <strong>Anton Walkes</strong>, an English fullback who played for both Atlanta United and Charlotte FC in the Eastern Conference during his MLS career.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tragically, Walkes passed away in 2023. A year-and-a-half after his death, we take a moment to remember him. We talk to people from both sides, Atlanta and Charlotte. Together, we share our memories and pay tribute to Walkes as a soccer player, teammate, friend, partner, and father and show how the two teams came together to honor his legacy on matchday.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The History of Atlanta Soccer presented by Piedmont is an audio series from Atlanta United. Hosted by Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore, this audio documentary dives deep into the rich, beautiful and passionate history of soccer in Atlanta, Georgia.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Find out more at <a href="http://www.atlutd.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">atlutd.com/podcast</a></p>
May 31, 2024
<p>In this special mini-episode of The History of Atlanta Soccer, presented by Piedmont, we discuss the history of the Atlanta-Charlotte rivalry which is slowly brewing since the "Queen City" club joined MLS. Ahead of their first meeting in 2024 we talked we player who knows both sides well, Atlanta United forward <strong>Daniel Ríos</strong>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ríos signed for Charlotte FC when they joined the league in 2022, having played before for another MLS Southern rival, Nashville SC. He later went back to his hometown club Chivas Guadalajara in Mexico, before coming on loan to Atlanta United this past offseason. During his time at both Nashville and Charlotte he played against Atlanta United, and is now poised to face Charlotte for the first time since he left the club. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>The History of Atlanta Soccer</strong> presented by Piedmont is an audio series from Atlanta United. Hosted by Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore, this series dives deep into the rich, beautiful, passionate history of soccer in Atlanta, Georgia. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Find out more <a href="atlutd.com/podcast">http://atlutd.com/podcast</a></p>
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