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Atlanta United 2025 schedule, players and season preview
Current vibe check
Through 11 league matches Atlanta sits 2‑4‑5 (W‑D‑L), 13th in the East, with a –8 goal difference. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Yeah… that’s not exactly the scorching start fans dreamed of. Since the March 29 roller‑coaster win over NYCFC, the team has gone win‑less and home form has wobbled (two victories in seven at the Benz). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
But—stick with us—there are green shoots.
Fresh faces, familiar fight
| 🔑 key figure | why we’re watching | fan challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Thiago Almada | still pulling strings and leading MLS in shot‑creating actions per 90 on the team | count how many times he nutmegs a defender Saturday |
| Saba Lobjanidze | finally healthy, offering pace and width Atlanta has lacked | start the “Saba‑time” chant in 116 when he comes on |
| Ronny Deila (head coach) | demanding quicker transitions & higher press since taking over in 2025 | tweet your best “Deila’s dance” GIF after every win |
(yes, we promise to retweet the best ones) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Circle‑in‑red fixtures
| date | opponent | narrative hook |
|---|---|---|
| Sat May 10 | @ Chicago Fire | chance to snap road skid before things get brutal :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
| Wed May 14 | @ Austin FC | Q2 is a cauldron—perfect gut‑check mid‑week |
| Sun May 25 | vs Nashville SC | derby day, bragging rights, maybe revenge for last season |
| Sun Jul 6 | vs Inter Miami | Messi in the Benz? That’s a sellout night |
| Sat Oct 18 | vs Charlotte FC | decision day—could decide playoff seeding or survival |
Download the entire fixture list (ICS/PDF/CSV) here and set those reminders.
Three things that must click
- Close the shop late – 7 of 20 goals conceded have come after the 75‑minute mark.
- Turn draws into wins – 4 draws look respectable… until you remember it’s only 4 pts better than losses.
- Ride the home crowd – Mercedes‑Benz can still be MLS’s loudest dance‑floor when the roof’s shut and the drums hit.
Fan corner: make your voice count
- Match‑day quest: Every time Almada scores, post a pic of your goal celebration with #StrikeGold. We’ll feature the top five reactions on our Insta story.
- Merch watch: Rumor says the 30‑year anniversary kit drops June 7. Will you cop or drop? (We’re team “take my money.”)
Final whistle
Look, the table’s ugly right now. But Atlanta United has clawed out of deeper holes—and with a healthy squad, Deila’s tweaks, and 70 k voices roaring Unite & Conquer, this season’s second half could still shake the East.
So keep the scarves high, keep the drums loud, and we’ll see you on Northside Drive.