ATLANTA, GA — October 31, 2026 — Atlanta Soccer News (formerly atlantasoccernews.com, now operating at AtlantaSoccer.news) today officially celebrates its 35th anniversary. Founded on October 31, 1991, by entrepreneur Quique Lopez, the publication has spent three and a half decades documenting the evolution of soccer across Metro Atlanta, from community parks and youth academies to major professional leagues and international tournaments.

Quique Lopez, a longtime fixture in Atlanta's media, marketing, and cultural scenes, originally established the outlet to foster local sports reporting. Beyond founding Atlanta Soccer News, Lopez is widely known as the CEO of Panorama Press Marketing & Media—a full-service digital agency serving the Southeast—as well as the former owner of Atlanta's iconic music venue and cultural space, The Somber Reptile (home of the original Cajun Kitchen).

Over the last 35 years, Atlanta Soccer News has expanded its digital reach alongside the explosive growth of the sport across Georgia. The publication has provided continuous coverage of key milestones in regional soccer history, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, the legacy of clubs like the Atlanta Ruckus and Silverbacks, the historic rise of Atlanta United FC, and the upcoming arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"Reaching 35 years is a testament to the incredible passion of the soccer community in Atlanta," said Quique Lopez, Founder of Atlanta Soccer News. "When we began in 1991, soccer was still working to find a permanent foothold in the American South. Today, Metro Atlanta is recognized as one of the premier soccer capitals of North America. We are proud to have chronicled that transformation—tracking every match, supporting local youth academies, and giving a voice to players at every level of the game."

Steering the publication into its next era is Media Manager Carlos Glover. Under Glover's leadership, Atlanta Soccer News is launching new automated reporting workflows, expanded video coverage, and enhanced media partnerships to deliver deep coverage of local youth academies (such as Concorde Fire, NASA Tophat, and UFA), high school divisions, and regional club standings.

"Our focus is on blending our 35-year journalistic legacy with modern digital automation and media formats," said Carlos Glover, Media Manager at Atlanta Soccer News. "As we look ahead, we are committed to making sure every young player, local club, and die-hard fan in Metro Atlanta has a dedicated platform celebrating their impact on the game."

To explore current coverage, historical archives, and automated youth rankings, visit AtlantaSoccer.news.

About Atlanta Soccer News (ASN)

Founded on October 31, 1991, by Quique Lopez, Atlanta Soccer News (formerly atlantasoccernews.com) is a premier digital sports publication dedicated to covering soccer across Metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Operating as part of the Panorama Press network under Media Manager Carlos Glover, ASN provides comprehensive news, analysis, youth rankings, and media coverage for fans across the region.

Media Contact:

Carlos Glover, Media Manager
Atlanta Soccer News
[email protected]
https://atlantasoccer.news