The Daily Dirt, February 27: Anticipation

Welcome to the first matchweek in MLS history for Atlanta United. Stay tuned to Dirty South Soccer for tons of coverage this week to get you ready for Sunday’s opener against the New York Red Bulls. Today on Soccer Down Here Daily, the bossman Rob Usry will join us to put a cap on the preseason and to look ahead to Sunday.

Domestic

DC United hosting a groundbreaking on Audi Field today (MLS)

Which coaches are on the hot seat heading into the MLS season? (FourFourTwo)

Looking at the task ahead of Atlanta and Minnesota in their expansion season (MLS)

More on the effects to FOX Sports after Turner won the UEFA Champions League TV rights in the US (Forbes)

International

American players are heading to Mexico in large numbers (Guardian)

Manchester United win EFL Cup (The Busby Babe)

Local

A Savannah youth is getting an opportunity with Atlanta United’s academy (Savannah Now)