Trust and Time are top of mind for 2025 Atlanta United squad as preseason begins this weekend in Chattanooga

Atlanta United trained at the Atlanta Falcons indoor practice facility on Tuesday, Jan. 21. There will be six preseason matches before the start of the Major League Soccer regular season in late February. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Atlanta United veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan, back for another season in red and black, stood on the 30-yard line and barked orders from the back. “Squeeze up”, “Turn,” “React, react,” and “Up we go.” First-year manager Ronny Deila, fresh to the club from managing in Norway,  stood in the middle of the field, whistle in hand, “Let’s talk,” he said. Deila frequently stopped practice to give pointers and talk strategy. He is still getting familiar with the players and vice versa. The Five Stripes were training inside the Atlanta Falcons indoor training facility on Tuesday. Hours before the start of a second snowstorm in less than two weeks, the club thought it made sense to work out indoors. Smart choice. First-year Atlanta United manager Ronny Deila (above) said trust will be key to having a successful season. Atlanta United will play a total of six preseason matches before the Major League Soccer regular season begins on Saturday, Feb....