Ronny Deila is an interesting person. From his favorite singer to his favorite song to his health habits, Deila is a cocktail of uniqueness. It may take all of the elements that make him to do what those before him haven’t: take Atlanta United to the heights it reached under Gerardo Martino in winning the MLS Cup in 2018,

It could be an entirely different type of show on the field when Atlanta United begin their season Saturday night. The Five Stripes, with a new coach and a retooled roster, will open the schedule against visiting CF Montreal.

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell are joined by Atlanta United President and CEO, Garth Lagerwey to discuss the ups and downs of 2024 and looking to live up to high expectations in 2025

After an offseason of numerous changes ... Atlanta United aims to reproduce its 2018 success in 2025. The new kit is here. ... Two years in the design and production, it looks purposefully similar to the team’s first kit. The jersey features five alternating stripes, three red and two black, with black shoulder panels and red stripes.