ATLANTA, GEORGIA---The first game of Atlanta United FC in the 2022 Major League Soccer season in front of its fans at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one for the ages on February 27. Playing in front of its fans, United FC beat the visiting Sporting Kansas City 3-1. The three goals were provided by Luiz Araújo, Dom Dwyer, and Caleb Wiley. Among the three goals, the most special one was provided by Wiley, a 17-year-old Homegrown player of United FC. Wiley scored the toe-touch goal in the 88th minute. Wiley is very happy with his goal. “It’s definitely a dream come true,” Wiley said. “I don’t score that many goals that often, so when I do I’m so speechless,” Wiley added. Earlier, Wiley was invited to the United States Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team for a training camp at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida last Jan. 24-Feb. 2. Sources said the U-20 team is continuing its preparation for this summer’s 2022 Concacaf U-20 Championship, which will serve as a qualification to the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. According to reports, is Wiley’s second call up to the U.S. U-20s. https://atlantasoccer.news/caleb-wiley-scores-a-goal-in.../ #soccer #CONMEBOL #AtlantaUnitedFC #RonaldHernandez #WorldCup #WorldCupQualifier #AtantaUnited #Mercedesbenzstadium #InterMiamiCF #MiamiCF #NashvilleSC #GonzaloPineda #MLS #MajorLeagueSoccer #OrlandoCitySC #JosefMartinez #LuizAraújo #GeorgeCampbell #DarylDike #EzequielBarco #MajorLeagueSoccer #FCCincinnati #DCUnited #EugenioVillazón #USMNT #Brookslennon #Milesrobinson #MachopChol #CalebWiley #TylerWolff
ATLANTA, GEORGIA –Playing at home after a heartbreaking defeat, proved to be a great schedule for Atlanta United FC. On Wednesday night, Atlanta United FC eked out a 1-0 win over the visiting Inter Miami CF at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. As the game seems almost headed to a scoreless draw, United FC’s top veteran striker Josef Martinez scored on a penalty kick in the 78th minute. The goal proved to be the winning score for the team who got a much-needed three points in the tight playoff race in Major League Soccer. Martinez was awarded the penalty shot after a handball was called on Miami defender Leandro González Pirez inside the box. Aside from providing the winning goal for his team, the goal is also special for Martinez since it is his 100th goal for tor the team. “It was destiny that it had to be Josef with a penalty to score his hundredth goal and help us to win as a team,” head coach Gonzalo Pineda said. With the goal, the club’s all-time leading scorer and 2018 MLS Golden Boot winner added more to his legacy. In his 125th appearance, he became the fastest player in MLS history to score 100 goals for his club. “I’m happy because it’s not every day you make 100 goals,” Martinez said. “I want to say thank you to my teammates, the ones that are here and the players that were here before, and everyone working at Atlanta United and also for my city because they mean a lot,” Martinez added. United FC hopes to extend their winning streak to two when they visit Montreat at Stade Saputo on October 3. Link to the full article: https://atlantasoccer.news/josef-martinez-hit-100th-goal-in-atlanta-united-fcs-1-0-win-vs-inter-miami-cf/ #soccer #AtlantaUnitedFC #AtantaUnited #Mercedesbenzstadium #InterMiamiCF #MiamiCF #NashvilleSC #GonzaloPineda #MLS #MajorLeagueSoccer #OrlandoCitySC #JosefMartinez #LuizAraújo #GeorgeCampbell #DarylDike #EzequielBarco #MajorLeagueSoccer #FCCincinnati #DCUnited
ATLANTA, GEORGIA –Looks like Gonzalo Pineda is starting to imprint his winning culture to the Atlanta United FC. On Saturday, the United FC extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-2 win against the visiting D.C. United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The home team played like a well-oiled machine as they seek every opportunity to score. Argentinian midfielder Ezequiel Barco was the star for the team in their win by scoring a goal and dishing out one assist. Barco is having the best season of his Atlanta United career. He’s now scored seven goals and six assists, both a career-best in his fourth season in Atlanta. Aside from Barco, the other goals were provided by Josef Martinez and George Bello. Veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan also played superbly in defense for the team with his timely saves. Pineda is very happy with the performance of his team and he is confident they can do great things this year. “A perfect week,” Pineda said. “Nine points out of nine, scoring 10 goals. I think it was great,” Pineda added. United FC hopes to make it four straight wins when they visit the dangerous Philadelphia FC on September 23 at the Subaru Park. Link to the full article: https://atlantasoccer.news/atlanta-united-fc-extends-its-winning-streak-to-3-with-a-2-1-win-vs-d-c-united/ Song: Take My (Prod by Skagbeats ) Music provided by NO COPYRIGHT INSTRUMENTALZ - NCI MUSIC Video Link ➡️ https //youtu.be/NxFsH8O_MKE #soccer #AtlantaUnitedFC #AtantaUnited #Mercedesbenzstadium #NashvilleSC #GonzaloPineda #MLS #MajorLeagueSoccer #OrlandoCitySC #JosefMartinez #LuizAraújo #GeorgeCampbell #DarylDike #EzequielBarco #MajorLeagueSoccer #FCCincinnati #DCUnited