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U.S. men’s soccer team will play Senegal in a friendly in Charlotte
The U.S. men’s soccer team has scheduled another tough friendly as part of its World Cup preparations, playing Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Atlanta United signs Santiago Pita to Homegrown contract
Atlanta United signed midfielder Santiago Pita to a Homegrown contract Wednesday. Pita will join the club in 2026 and has a contract through 2029.
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Here are some free-agent possibilities to consider for Atlanta United
The Five Stripes are expected to target a goalkeeper, central defender and a utility player as MLS free agency opens Wednesday.
Work begins for Atlanta and World Cup now most teams are known
Dan Corso says Atlanta will have equivalent of five Super Bowls in town during tournament.
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World Cup analysis: Winners and losers
Friday’s World Cup draw produced a brutal Group of Death with France, Norway and Senegal. See which other groups will be toughest and which look easiest.
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Getting to know the World Cup teams
Of the 48 teams that will make up the World Cup, 42 are already known. Get to know all 42.
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U.S. gets good World Cup draw; Atlanta gets great possibilities
The World Cup draw was revealed Friday, and Atlanta could potentially host a number of exciting teams. The U.S. also received a favorable draw.
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The expansion to 48 teams could produce World Cup magic
In the summer 2026 World Cup, the field will be expanding to 48 teams, marking the first expansion of the field since 1998.