I recently spoke with Shawn McGee, General Manager & COO of The Atlanta Beat, to discuss everything from preparing for four drafts, to Marta, to a jersey sponsor. One thing that was obvious prior to ever speaking with McGee was how he’s chosen to be accessible to the fans. While it would be easy to get [...]
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Three minutes, two players, one ball. Contestants from across the country are set to battle it out at Center Stage on February 20th for a chance to represent the United States at the Red Bull Street Style World Finals. The amateur competition blends the footwork of freestyle soccer and skillfulness of breakdancing as two contestants enter [...]
Manya Makoski, Acquired via LA Sol Dispersal Draft In the span of a week the Atlanta Beat have transitioned from a team with an expansion look to potential contenders. Through the international draft and the pickup of Tobin Heath the Beat has acuired enough talent to provide the offensive spark. The question that lingered [...] I was on the right track but slightly missed the mark. Fortunately I think GM Shawn McGee & Head Coach Gareth O’Sullivan hit it pure in their latest acquisitions in exchange for the first pick in the upcoming disposition draft. The trade did in-fact happen with St. Louis and the Beat did receive defender Kia McNeill and the No. [...] With the Dispersal Draft getting ready to take place on Thursday could we see a trade for Marta’s rights happening soon? Speculation is growing that St. Louis and Atlanta are going to make a deal. If this were to happen I could see Atlanta trading the rights for Marta in exchange for Eniola Aluko, the team leader in [...] |
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