Atlanta United Unveils New 1996 Olympics-Inspired Kit

The Five Stripes' alternate uniforms combine iconic Centennial Olympic green and the club's signature gold.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Atlanta United has unveiled new alternate uniforms that pay homage to the 1996 Summer Olympics, which were hosted in the city. The kit features a combination of the iconic Centennial Olympic green and the club's signature gold, marking 30 years since the Games transformed Atlanta. The timing is significant as the city prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Why it matters

The new kit represents more than just a design choice for Atlanta United fans. For supporters who remember the 1996 Games and those too young to have experienced them, the uniform serves as a symbol of the city's place in global sports history and its role as a future World Cup host.

The details

The Five Stripes unveiled the uniforms at the Delta Flight Museum for season ticket holders with help from former Olympians and gold medalists. The design reflects the pride that comes with representing a city and country on the international stage. Former United goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who represented the United States at both the Olympics and World Cup, emphasized the emotional significance of donning a jersey that carries such meaning.

  • The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta 30 years ago.
  • Atlanta will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The players

Shannon Miller

A seven-time Olympic medalist.

Brad Guzan

A former Atlanta United goalkeeper who represented the United States at the Olympics and World Cup.

Edwin Moses

An Olympic legend who won gold as a hurdler in 1976 and 1984, and a Morehouse College graduate.

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What they’re saying

“It just brings every memory back from the 1996 Olympics 30 years ago and now moving forward to the World Cup coming to Atlanta.”

— Shannon Miller, Seven-time Olympic medalist (Atlanta News First)

“You see how excited athletes get when they get to put that on. Regardless of what it looks like, good, bad, indifferent when you see that pride as an athlete, a fellow athlete, put that jersey on for the first time or in competition it reminds you why you compete, why you sacrifice.”

— Brad Guzan, Former Atlanta United goalkeeper (Atlanta News First)

“All you have to do is look at MARTA. People coming up from all over the place. All over the world, all types of languages. It's great that Atlanta has that kind of crowd.”

— Edwin Moses, Olympic legend and Morehouse College graduate (Atlanta News First)

What’s next

Atlanta United will take the field in the Centennial Olympic green-and-gold kit beginning in the 2026 season, continuing the city's legacy as a world-class sports destination.

The takeaway

The new Atlanta United kit not only celebrates the city's proud history as an Olympic host, but also looks forward to its role as a future World Cup destination, solidifying Atlanta's place as a global sports powerhouse.