Atlanta has been making the case globally that it’s the epicenter of soccer in America. Now it has the proof, three years before it’s set to welcome the World Cup […]
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Atlanta’s Major League Rugby Team Sold, Will Relocate
After four seasons in the city, Atlanta’s professional rugby team, Rugby ATL, has been acquired by a new ownership group and will relocate. Major League Rugby announced the decision in […]
Posted inJapan
Braves Host Japan Community Night as Ohtani Comes to Town
Japanese Consul General Mio Maeda saw both of his hopes for the Atlanta Braves game narrowly dashed Monday evening. On Japan night at Truist Park, the diplomat told Global Atlanta […]
Posted inUnited Kingdom
English Premier League Matches Show Atlanta’s Rising Profile in International Soccer
The story couldn’t have been scripted better for the English Premier League. During stoppage time as the first half wound down, Miguel “Miggy” Almirón netted an equalizer for Newcastle United FC that […]
Posted inEducation
Atlanta International School Blends Online, In-Person Learning in New Partnership With Atlanta United Academy
Atlanta United is partnering with the city’s oldest international school on a pioneering educational program designed to support high-school-age players in development with the Major League Soccer franchise. Atlanta International […]
Posted inUnited Kingdom
Falcons Plan for Return to London in October, Eye Future NFL Matchups in Germany
The Atlanta Falcons will showcase the American take on football across the pond again this year, returning to Wembley Stadium in London for another matchup aimed at boosting the National […]
Posted inIreland
Georgia Tech to Return to Ireland for 2024 Football Opener
Georgia Tech’s football team will return to Ireland for next year’s football opener in a contest that Atlanta boosters will likely once again use to showcase the city to Irish […]
Posted inUnited States
Atlanta Officially Chosen as a 2026 World Cup Host City
Atlanta made the cut as a World Cup host city Thursday, an anticipated win that nonetheless generated excitement among boosters and soccer fans already gearing up to welcome the world. […]
Posted inDenmark
Danish Line-Marking Robots See Rapid Sales Growth From Georgia
A Danish-based company is using Georgia as the entree into the U.S. market for its autonomous line-marking robots used on athletic fields. Tiny Mobile Robots says it takes pride in […]
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British Sports Tech Firms Pitched on Atlanta’s Mix of Equity, Opportunity
A delegation of 12 sports technology companies from the United Kingdom was assured this week that Atlanta was an unrivaled sports hub where they could make not only a buck, […]