Atlanta United Traffic Report #006

Atlanta United will play its first organized match in Tennessee against Chattanooga FC on February 11. They'll follow that up with a trip to Charleston. 

How will Atlanta United fans travel for these preseason matches and going forward into the MLS regular season and beyond? Will Atlanta United fans finally break the stereotype of fairweatherness?

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Atlanta United has some thoughts on when to make a "big signing."

MLS Fantasy should be all about the cheap keeper. And Atlanta United may have one next year in Alex Tambakis. 

Freddy Adu is out here hitting ish.

Drew Carey gives Oswald a second story line and throws a parade with a bunch of guest stars.

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New US Soccer crest. Atlanta United supporters group had some get togethers. There some player news over with the Charleston Battery. Oh hey, season tickets.

MLS Fantasy season is upon us. Be prepared for annoying talk around that.

Freddy Adu has not had much preseason time on the field, even against his former teams.

Drew Carey gets a new girlfriend, we find out how he lost his virginity and we met the devil.

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Atlanta United has season ticket prices, even if the team doesn't have a stadium.

Freddy Adu was on everyone's mind.

ATLUTD was able to make some player signings with Junior Burgos and Alex Tambakis. That's because of this Charleston Battery USL deal. 

Drew and Kate had some relationship issues on The Drew Carey Show.

What does the Charleston Battery affiliation mean for Atlanta United?

So, Atlanta United has signed an affiliation deal with the USL's Charleston Battery for the 2016 season.

This will be the first time an MLS team has affiliated a USL team before entering the league. Or something like that.

So this one year deal is for 2016. What does that mean for 2017?

We don't know yet. Charleston has been in deals with other MLS teams before, including one year deals before geography and/or the MLS team fielding their own squad caused those affiliations to lapse.

Both #ATLUTD and the Battery have been quiet on plans for 2017 but don't be surprised if down the road Atlanta has a local USL squad.

Does Atlanta United have access to and make decisions on the Charleston Battery roster?

“The affiliation gives us the opportunity to sign players in 2016 and develop them in a high-level, professional environment while adding value to the Battery’s existing roster," said Atlanta United president Darren Eales.

So, yeah. We may see some faces that make the inaugural Atlanta United roster in Charleston in 2016.

Can they compete in Open Cup?

I dunno.

Inspiration for uniforms?

Charleston Battery's away uniform is what most fans hope the Atlanta United home jersey will resemble. Their home kit is yellow and black vertical stripes. Maybe Atlanta United does two vertical striped kits the same way just swap the home and away.

Who's going to be on the 2016 Charleston Battery roster?

Only two players are currently listed on their site: Justin Portillo and Shawn Ferguson.

The 5'6" playmaker Portillo could be a future fan favorite.

Maybe the Atlanta United staff at the MLS Combine spotted some undrafted talent. 

What else should I know?

This long Q&A.