Atlanta FC, the Five Stripes
Our page Atlanta FC tells the story of Atlanta United, a Georgia club that joined MLS in 2017: its title of champion in just its second season, its attendance records at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, its goal scorers and South American talents, and its colours of red, black, and gold.
The lightning success of the Five Stripes.
An express rise
Founded in 2014 and joining MLS in 2017, Atlanta United experienced immediate success. Under the management of Argentine Gerardo Martino, the club won the MLS Cup in 2018, its second year of competition, in front of its home crowd. It added the US Open Cup and the Campeones Cup in 2019, establishing itself as one of the league's most ambitious franchises.
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A record fervour
Atlanta has changed the image of football in the United States. At the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a retractable-roof venue shared with the NFL's Falcons, the club has repeatedly broken attendance records for MLS, regularly drawing over forty thousand spectators, and more than seventy thousand during the 2018 final. Their supporters are among the most passionate in the country.
The talents
Venezuelan Josef Martínez, named the best player in MLS in 2018, made history for the club with his goals. Paraguayan Miguel Almirón later joined the Premier League. Argentine Thiago Almada became world champion in 2022 while playing for Atlanta, a first for a player in MLS. The red and black colours, accented with gold, and the five stripes on the kit have earned the club its nickname.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The year's highlights follow a steady pattern: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school season.
Frequently asked questions
When did Atlanta United win the MLS Cup?
Atlanta United won the MLS Cup in 2018, in front of its home crowd, during its second year in competition, under the management of Argentine Gerardo Martino. An immediate success for a franchise that joined MLS in 2017.
What other trophies does Atlanta United have?
After its MLS title, the club added the US Open Cup and the Campeones Cup in 2019. This quick record made it one of the most ambitious franchises in the North American league.
What are Atlanta United's colours?
The club plays in red and black, accented with gold. These colours are featured on their kits and in the stands of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where their supporters show remarkable passion.
What stadium does Atlanta United play in?
The club plays at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a retractable-roof venue that it shares with the city's American football franchise. Its attendances have set several records in the league.
Which players have made history for Atlanta United?
Venezuelan Josef Martínez, the top scorer and named best player in MLS in 2018, and Paraguayan Miguel Almirón, who later moved to England, embodied the club's golden era.
