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Atlanta United finalize permanent transfer of Josef Martinez #atlutd

Release from Atlanta United: Atlanta United today announced it has completed the permanent transfer of forward Josef Martinez and the Designated Player is under a multi-year contract. Martinez originally joined Atlanta on loan from Torino FC in February. “The loan deal had an option to make the transfer permanent which we have now triggered as…
Atlanta Falcons sign three players

Release from the Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons have signed fullback Derrick Coleman, guard Hugh Thornton, and fullback Soma Vainuku. Coleman and Vainuku are being brought in to fill a void at the fullback position and to compete for the starting fullback spot. Coleman was signed by the Minnesota Vikings following the 2012 NFL Draft. He…
Atlanta Dream Sign Darxia Morris to Training Camp Contract

Release from the Atlanta Dream: The Atlanta Dream have signed guard Darxia Morris to a training camp contract, the team announced Monday. Morris, who originally signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Sparks before the start of the 2014 WNBA season, played in four games with the Sparks, where she averaged 1.5 points,…
Atlanta United dominates in 4-0 home shutout of Chicago Fire

Release from Atlanta United: Atlanta United defeated Chicago Fire, 4-0, on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd of 45,922 fans at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Atlanta again picked up an early goal courtesy of Chicago’s Brandon Vincent who inadvertently re-directed Julian Gressel’s attempt into the back of the net in the fourth minute. In the…
Four Atlanta United players receive international call-ups for 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying #atlutd

Release from the Atlanta United: Atlanta United announced today that four players have received international call-ups for the upcoming FIFA window. Miguel Almirón, Carlos Carmona, Kenwyne Jones and Josef Martinez have each been called-up to the represent their respective countries for important 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches from March 23-28. Each player will leave…
Atlanta #Falcons sign Dontari Poe

Release from the Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Dontari Poe. “Poe is an athletic, big guy that can push the pocket,” said General Manager Thomas Dimitroff. “He will add to our defensive line group and will mix nicely with Beasley, Jarrett, Shelby and Clayborn. We are happy to be…