Former Hawks, Thrashers Executive Jim Pfeifer Joins Atlanta Dream Front Office

January 17, 2019 - ATLANTA - The Atlanta Dream has hired veteran Atlanta sports executive Jim Pfeifer as its Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, team President and General Manager Chris Sienko announced Thursday. "We are excited to welcome someone with Jim's extensive experience in the Atlanta market to the Dream," Sienko said. "He will be tasked with increasing revenue through corporate partnerships and helping grow the Dream brand in and around the city of Atlanta." Serving in numerous professional ... Full Story

Gwinnett Stripers Unveil "Little Anglers Kids Club"

January 17, 2019 - LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Gwinnett Stripers, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, have launched the "Little Anglers Kids Club" for the 2019 season. The club, open to all Stripers fans ages 12 and under, includes: Little Anglers Kids Club Membership Card Little Anglers Kids Club T-Shirt One (1) General Admission ticket to all 11 Sunday home games Free jumps in the Marathon Kids Zone when you present your Membership Card First in line for "Kids Run the Bases" after each Sunda... Full Story

Gladiators Acquire Forward Avery Peterson from Indy

January 16, 2019 - DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced on Wednesday that they have acquired forward Avery Peterson from the Indy Fuel, in exchange for future considerations. Peterson, 23, has posted seven points (1g, 6a) in 15 games this season, his rookie year, with Idaho, Norfolk and Indy. The former Minnesota Wild 6th round draft pick won the NCAA's national championship last season with the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The Grand Rapids, MN native amassed 26 points (13g, 13a) in 55 games during... Full Story

Atlanta United and Josef Martinez Agree to Five-Year Extension Through 2023

January 16, 2019 - ATLANTA - Atlanta United announced today it has signed forward Josef Martinez to a five-year contract extension that will last through the 2023 season. "This means a lot to me because of the affection that the fans have shown me, that the fans show all of the players. It's unique," Martinez said. "They recognize the effort that you give and they know you did everything to win, and I think that's why we love playing here. I have to thank everyone. My teammates, the city, my family and friends,... Full Story

• Atlanta United and Josef Martinez Agree to Five-Year Extension Through 2023 - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 16
• Franco Escobar to Miss 6-8 Weeks - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 16
• Atlanta Dream Announce Theme Games, Ticket Packages and More - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) January 15
• Atlanta United Acquires Dion Pereira - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 15
• Atlanta Legends Announce Game Times for 2019 Schedule - Atlanta Legends (AAF) January 14
• Matt Lane Returns from Milwaukee - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) January 14
• Frank de Boer, Atlanta United Finalize Technical Staff - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 14
• Record-Breakers Bligh and Nesbitt Lead Atlanta to Second Straight Win - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) January 12
• Bligh Stings Former Squad with OT Winner in South Carolina - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) January 11
• Atlanta United Selects Anderson Asiedu and Amir Bashti in MLS SuperDraft - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 11
• Atlanta United 2 Signs Dylan Castanheira - Atlanta United 2 (USL) January 11
• Atlanta United Claims League-High 7 Awards at 2018 MLS Club and Executive Awards - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 10
• Kevin Coyle Named Atlanta Legends Head Coach - Atlanta Legends (AAF) January 9
• Atlanta United Signs Goalkeeper Brendan Moore - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 9
• Atlanta United to Feature on 17 National TV Broadcasts - Atlanta United FC (MLS) January 7
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January 18	ECHL	Atlanta at Greenville	7:00 p.m.
January 18	NLL	Georgia at Toronto	7:30 p.m.
January 12	NLL	Georgia 13 at Philadelphia 11	Final
January 12	ECHL	Jacksonville 3 at Atlanta 6	Final
January 11	ECHL	Atlanta 3 at South Carolina 2	Final (OT)
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• MVP Martinez signs 5-year extension with Atlanta United - MLS Minneapolis Star Tribune (January 17)
• Gwinnett Stripers announce Little Anglers Kids Club for 2019 baseball season - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (January 17)
• AAF Atlanta Legends To Air On WCNN (680 The Fan)-WFOM-WIFN (The Sports X)/Atlanta - AAF All Access Music Group (January 16)
• Gladiators trade for national championship winner Peterson - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post (January 16)
• Atlanta United, Josef Martinez agree to 5-year extensio... - MLS Access North Georgia (January 16)
• Atlanta United, reigning MLS MVP Josef Martinez agree to 5-year contract extension - MLS Gwinnett Daily Post (January 16)
• Atlanta United's Escobar out 6-8 weeks - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (January 16)
• Atlanta United's Martinez signs through 2023 - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (January 16)
• Atlanta United ends first day of training camp in unique way - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (January 16)
• Shea ready for new challenge with Atlanta United - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (January 16)
• Atlanta United, Martinez on verge of new contract - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution (January 16)
• De Boer takes over Atlanta United with big shoes to fil... - MLS Access North Georgia (January 16)
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