Atlanta United

Atlanta United FC joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and immediately became part of Atlanta’s sports culture. The club was awarded an expansion franchise in 2014 under owner Arthur Blank, with its leadership structure and stadium plans already established.^1,2

The team competes in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference and plays its home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.^1,3 Its crest shows five red and black stripes — a design that inspired the club’s well-known “Five Stripes” identity.²

From the beginning, Atlanta United FC has drawn large crowds and established itself as one of MLS’s exciting expansion clubs.^1,2

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Major League Soccer awarded Atlanta an expansion franchise in 2014, naming Arthur Blank as owner. The club officially began competition in the 2017 MLS season.^1,2

In 2018, Atlanta United captured the MLS Cup in just its second season. The following year, the club added the U.S. Open Cup and the Campeones Cup to its list of honors. Those early titles marked one of the fastest championship runs in MLS expansion club history.²

Forward Josef Martínez emerged as one of the franchise’s early standout players, while Gerardo “Tata” Martino, the club’s first head coach, guided Atlanta United to its 2018 MLS Cup championship.² Those seasons remain central to the club’s early MLS identity.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017 in downtown Atlanta as the home of both Atlanta United FC and the Atlanta Falcons, featuring a retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video board that wraps around the stadium.^3,4

For soccer matches, the stadium accommodates around 42,500 spectators, with capacity expandable for larger events.⁴ The seating bowl keeps sightlines open and brings supporters close to the action. Premium clubs, suites, and loge boxes provide elevated views and hospitality amenities, while a wide range of food and beverage vendors line the concourses.^5,6

When the roof opens and the halo board lights up, the building’s scale is impossible to ignore.

Atlanta United FC won three major trophies within its first three seasons in MLS competition.

• MLS Cup Champions (2018): Atlanta United captured the 2018 MLS Cup in its second MLS season, defeating the Portland Timbers 2-0.²
• U.S. Open Cup Champions (2019): The club won the 2019 U.S. Open Cup Final — its first in the tournament’s history — with a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC.²
• Campeones Cup Winners (2019): Atlanta United claimed the 2019 Campeones Cup by defeating Club América 3-2, a matchup between the MLS Cup champion and the Liga MX champion.²

The MLS regular season typically runs from late February through October, followed by the MLS Cup Playoffs.¹ Atlanta United FC tickets are available now on AXS, where you can check out seating options for upcoming matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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