Atlanta, GA
Atlanta United 2 Announces 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Schedule | Atlanta United 2
ATLANTA (Jan. 27, 2025) – Atlanta United 2 today announced its 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season schedule. The 28-match schedule features 14 home matches at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia, which will once again be the team’s home venue. The season begins on Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. against New York Red Bulls II, while Decision Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 5 at Chattanooga FC (1 p.m.).
Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks. Season, multi-match, group, and single match tickets will all be available for purchase. Check **www.atlutd.com/2** for more information.
During the opening two months of the season, ATL UTD 2 will host four of its seven matches at Fifth Third Stadium. Four of those matches will be against Southeast Division rivals, including a home meeting with Chattanooga FC on March 30 (7:30 p.m.). The month of May begins on the road with a trip to Huntsville City FC followed by two consecutive home matches against Crown Legacy FC and Orlando City B.
June sees the team open with home matches against NYCFC II (June 8; 7:30 p.m.) and Huntsville (June 11; 7:30 p.m.) before the team gets its first long break of the campaign. The team closes out the month at Inter Miami CF II (June 29; 7:00 p.m.). The team has its longest road stretch of the season closing out July going into August. From July 19 to Aug. 23, ATL UTD 2 will play four out of five matches away from Fifth Third Stadium.
That stretch is followed by two consecutive home matches against Division rivals Miami and Huntsville to close out the month of August. ATL UTD 2 then closes out the regular season with another tough road stretch, finishing with four out of the last five matches on the road. The regular season home finale will be against local rivals Chattanooga FC on Sept. 24 (1 p.m.) at Fifth Third Stadium. That match is followed by a road test at Chicago Fire FC II (Sept. 28; 2 p.m.) and then a Decision Day clash at Chattanooga FC on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.
The 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs will feature 15 single elimination matches over the course of four consecutive weekends, with three rounds beginning the weekend of October 17 and culminating with MLS NEXT Pro Cup the weekend of November 7.
Matchups during the first two rounds of the Playoffs will be determined through the Pick-Your Opponent format that has garnered much acclaim since its inception in 2023. This season will mark the third straight year the unique process has been utilized by MLS NEXT Pro.
Fans can catch a majority of Atlanta United 2’s regular season campaign, plus all Decision Day matches, playoff matches and MLS NEXT Pro Cup live or on-demand through MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. The remainder of regular season matches will air on mlsnextpro.com. Further broadcast details will be announced at a later date.
Atlanta, GA
Christmas tree sales fund student scholarships across metro Atlanta
Trees for Tuition raises money for scholarships
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams — all through the sale and delivery of Christmas trees.
ATLANTA – A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams — all through the sale and delivery of Christmas trees.
What we know:
The effort, called Trees for Tuition, started in 2015 when founders Jack and Will decided to use a pickup truck to deliver a few Fraser firs to neighbors. That first year, they sold about 30 trees. Last season, the business expanded dramatically, with nearly 4,000 trees delivered across metro Atlanta and more than $50,000 donated to support scholarships and local nonprofits.
Trees for Tuition now operates seven locations across the metro area. Customers can visit in person to select a tree or schedule a delivery online as early as the next day. The group sources most of its Fraser firs from North Carolina, with additional Noble firs shipped in from Oregon.
The founders say their goal is simple: make buying a Christmas tree easier for families while giving Atlanta teens and young adults a financial boost toward their education.
What you can do:
Tree lots are open from noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends, including Friday. More information is available at treesfortuition.com.
Atlanta, GA
Update on travel conditions at Hartsfield-Jackson airport
It’s a busy day of travel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. And although there are a few delays, there have not been any cancelations as of noon. We also now have more info about what happened to the flight to Amsterdam that was canceled on Tuesday night.
Atlanta, GA
Man killed in northwest Atlanta shooting, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot to death at a northwest Atlanta apartment building on Tuesday night, according to police.
Atlanta police said they responded to a person shot at an apartment building located at 361 Oliver Street NW, near the Vine City neighborhood.
Officers reportedly found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not released further details, including the victim’s name or if they’ve identified suspects.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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