{
  "id": 2938751,
  "title": "Atlanta United edge Sporting KC for third straight MLS win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/atlanta-united-edge-sporting-kc-for-third-straight-mls-win",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T03:25:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/24/behind-big-first-half-atlanta-finally-wins-a-third-straight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta United edged Sporting Kansas City in a 2-1 victory on Sunday, securing their third consecutive win in the MLS. Tomas Jacob opened the scoring in the 13th minute, providing a crucial lead. Miguel Almiron doubled the advantage in the 24th minute, showcasing his work rate and composure. Despite a spirited second-half effort from Kansas City, Atlanta held firm to claim their third consecutive victory.",
  "summary": "Atlanta United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 at home, with Tomas Jacob and Fafa Picault scoring in the first half.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Swiss forward Embolo joins Atlanta United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/swiss-forward-embolo-joins-atlanta-united",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:35:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Almirón has assists on goals by Jacob and Picault as Atlanta United beats Sporting KC 2-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/almiron-has-assists-on-goals-by-jacob-and-picault-as-atlanta-united",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:16:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}