Sammy John, Author at The Emory Wheel

An Odd State of the Union: The Disparity Between US Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Posted by Sammy John | Mar 27, 2019

Much to baseball fans’ chagrin, Americans seem to love soccer just as much as “America’s pastime.” According to a 2018 Gallup poll, Americans name soccer as their favorite sport within 2 percentage points of Americans who name...

Almiron Leaves Atlanta United for Newcastle in MLS Record Transfer Fee

Posted by Sammy John | Feb 6, 2019

After Atlanta hoisted the 2018 MLS Cup, rumors surrounding midfielder Miguel Almiron and forward...

After Banner Season, United Looks to Future

Posted by Sammy John | Jan 23, 2019

As the gold confetti and red smoke cleared, Atlanta United fans could hardly believe their eyes: the Five Stripes won their first Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup in only their second season of existence. Head Coach Gerardo “Tata”...

Atlanta United Top New York Red Bulls to Claim Eastern Conference Title, Advance to MLS Cup Final

Posted by Sammy John | Dec 4, 2018

Atlanta United FC cruised to a comfortable 3-1 aggregate win in the second leg of the Eastern...

ATL United Named Most Valuable MLS Franchise

Posted by Sammy John | Nov 28, 2018

In 2017, Atlanta United FC played its inaugural MLS season and the team immediately won the hearts of native Atlantans and casual MLS supporters alike. Equipped with owner Arthur Blank’s keen business sense, United built a...