Doug Roberson is a reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He covers a range of topics within the sports industry, focusing on sports business and competitive sports. Doug's work has been featured in various publications, including the Finger Lakes Times, Killeen Daily Herald, and The Sacramento Bee.
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Doug Roberson's coverage primarily focuses on local sports, particularly soccer and Atlanta United. His articles frequently cover event updates, team announcements, and player movements within the region. Given his strong focus on local events and teams like Atlanta United, he may be most responsive to pitches that offer exclusive insights or interviews with players, coaches, or key stakeholders related to these specific teams.
Consider providing in-depth analysis of upcoming matches or developments within the MLS that directly impact Atlanta United as potential pitch angles for Doug. As a journalist focused on local sports events in Georgia and Atlanta, localized story angles about soccer-related happenings would likely resonate well with him.
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The ball includes design elements to celebrate the 2026 World Cup.
By: Doug Roberson
Atlanta United’s preseason camp under new manager Gerardo Martino will see the team training in three states and playing four matches.
By: Doug Roberson
Atlanta United is owed $30 million from Botafogo because of the Thiago Almada sale. Almost 18 months later, the Five Stripes have yet to receive the funds from the club.
By: Doug Roberson
The Polish midfielder, who played two seasons for the Five Stripes, is expected to be transferred to the popular club in Denmark.
Atlanta United sheds $870K salary by selling Polish midfielder to Danish club Brøndby.
By: Doug Roberson
Hosting two U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium won’t be a rehearsal for the eight World Cup matches coming this summer. That preparation is done. So when the U.S. hosts Belgium on March 28 and Portugal on March 31, organizers are confident that all aspects of hosting will run smoothly for both those games and the World Cup thanks to muscle memory built not just from the two previous international tournaments, but also the myriad events, sporting and otherwise, the city and stadium have hosted over the years.
By: Myrydd Wells Walljasper, Doug Roberson, Xavier Stevens, Madeline Shapiro
Atlanta's biggest event of the decade is nearly here. Here's a roundup of World Cup events, great places to eat and drink, and more World Cup news to know.
When the Atlanta Chiefs began playing in Atlanta in the late 1960s, it wasn't typical to scout players from Africa or keep any statistics other than the final score. Then the Chiefs changed things.
By: Doug Roberson
A World Cup final watch party at Piedmont Park, additional days for the Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park, and events in South Downtown were among the updates provided on Thursday by the city’s stakeholders in the summer soccer tournament.
As Atlanta prepares to host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament represents both a major economic and cultural moment for the city and a milestone in America’s decades-long rise as a soccer nation.
