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Seattle Sounders v. Atlanta United: Three Questions Share this story Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Some people might suggest that Sounders-Five Stripes is a rivalry. These people have never met a real rivalry, like the Heritage Cup. Sure, Atlanta United have a large crowd and an MLS Cup. But it takes more than a rare killing of soccer to make a rivalry. It’s not like the Five Stripes are as good as Toronto, regularly competing for Cups. Even without a rivalry, ...

WHEN AND WHERE: Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. PT at Lumen Field ( WHERE TO WATCH: The match will be televised on FOX. WHERE TO LISTEN: The match will air on 950 KJR AM and El Rey 1360 AM. 2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS (W-D-L): Seattle: 5-1-0 (16 points, 1 st West), Atlanta 2-2-1 (8 points, 4 th East) FORM GUIDE (Most recent first): Sounders: WWWWD, Atlanta: WDLWD PREVIOUS MEETING: The Sounders and Atlanta United did not meet in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so this will be their first meeting s...

Philadelphia Union changed the narrative against Atlanta with one masterful corner kick Breaking down the Union’s first goal in Atlanta that opened the game up for the visitors Share this story Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Union took more than three away goals from Atlanta in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal last week. They also took a piece of Atlanta’s dignity, reducing the Five Stripes into Four. Outplayed for much of the first half, withstan...

First 15 minutes will be key for Philadelphia Union to set tone in second leg against Atlanta United The Union are up 3-0 but need to clamp down the Atlanta attack early Share this story Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Up by three goals after a stunning second half display in Atlanta last week, the Philadelphia Union return home tonight with a great chance to secure a spot in the Concacaf Champions League semifinals. The Union stunned the Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowd last Tuesday night that was bu...

Lion Links: 5/3/21 Share this story Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Orlando City Continues Youth Investment Head Coach Óscar Pareja and Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi are continuing to build a top-to-bottom organization in Orlando like they did at FC Dallas. The importance of developing local young players and bringing them up through the ranks to the senior team is crucial to the long-term success of the club. OCSC added Orlando City Soccer S...

Game recap: Revolution defeat Atlanta United, 2-1 Share this story Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports FOXBOROUGH—The New England Revolution earned their first-ever win against Atlanta United on Saturday night, defeating the Five Stripes, 2-1. After a United penalty neutralized Brandon Bye’s headed goal in the first half, Carles Gil delivered the suffering blow with a penalty kick in the 53rd minute. Arena’s side entered Saturday’s match energized and confident, blitzing Atlanta from the ...

Major League Soccer’s eight representatives in this years now possibly postponed US Open Cup were set to be decided after the first three games of the year. Even if this match has no bearing on that competition, it’s still a tremendously important game for the Revs.

Changed my mind: Sergio Santos edition Share this story Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fellow Philly soccer fans, welcome to a new series of articles that I will put out after every game where somebody or something in each game changes my mind or gives me a different perspective. Leg 1 of the CCL quarterfinals is in the bag. The Philadelphia Union fought hard and beat a very dangerous Atlanta United team 3-0. If there’s anything this game showcased, it’s that ...

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Brendan Hines-Ike scored the goal that made the difference in the encounter when he turned the ball into his own net past helpless goalkeeper Chris Seitz in the 48th minute. Cameroon midfielder Kaptoum delivered a solid defensive performance to ensure his side kept a clean sheet before he was replaced by Thomas McNamara. He will hope to continue his fine showings when the Revs take on Atlanta United in their next league game on May 2. Elsewhere, Nigerian forward Chinonso Offor was on parade fo...