JANUARY 6, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Your Friday Kickoff: Let's make sense of the MLS transfer bonanza | MLSSoccer.com Atlanta United transfer defender Franco to Brazil's São Paulo Atlanta United have transferred center back Alan Franco to Brazilian Serie A s...
Atlanta United transfer defender Alan Franco to Brazil's São Paulo | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Atlanta United have transferred center back Alan Franco to Brazilian Serie A side São Paulo, the club anno...
JANUARY 5, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Takes shot in season finale Franco took a shot and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC. He also made three clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Atlanta struggled as a team in 2022 but Franco remains one of the first names in the XI as he tallied a goal, two assists and five clean sheets in 31 MLS appearances (all starts) from central defense this campaign. Miles Robinson (achilles) should return from injury by the start of next season to be his partner once again.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two tackles Franco took an off target shot, made an interception, two tackles (winning both) and a clearance during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Colorado.
Impact Franco was a part of the Atlanta back line that conceded three goals on Saturday. The defender made just one clearance while finishing with the second highest amount of interceptions and tackles on the team in the loss.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for season opener Franco will miss Sunday's clash against Sporting KC with a suspension for a red card he received in Atlanta's MLS Playoff defeat against NYCFC last season.
Impact Franco will be suspended for Sunday's game, and then will be eligible for the one next weekend against Colorado. George Campbell will likely replace him in central defense for the match alongside Miles Robinson.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off against New York City Franco received a red card in the 93rd minute of Sunday's Round One defeat against NYCFC, following a foul on Maximiliano Moralez for his second booking of the game. He took two sh...
Impact Franco was sent off but Atlanta's season is over after losing in the playoffs. He finishes with seven clean sheets and three assists in 26 MLS appearances (24 starts), but Sunday was the first time his side lined up with a back-four since July.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in draw Franco made three blocks, four clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Red Bulls.
Impact Franco defended well against New York as his side earned a vital point on Wednesday. He will want to finish the job of clinching a playoff spot Sunday against FC Cincinnati, which have scored just 36 goals in 33 matches this season.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist versus Toronto FC Franco provided one assist, created one chance, won one tackle, made two interceptions, six clearances and four blocks in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Toronto FC.
Impact Franco had a great offensive outing Saturday as he provided his third assist of the season in 20 appearances. The center-back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Philadelphia Franco will miss next weekend's clash against Philadelphia with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Franco picked up a yellow card in Saturday's victory against D.C. United, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Miles Robinson may return from his rest and George Campbell could continue at center back in Franco's absence for the game.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records two assists Franco recorded two assists during a 4-0 win Wednesday versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Franco recorded his first two assists this year. Though unlikely to continue logging those, the center-back showed how valuable he could be against weaker teams. Franco will unlikely receive such luxury when Atlanta United and D.C. United play Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Franco made three clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 3-0 victory against Orlando City. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Franco defended well as his side kept a comfortable clean sheet against Orlando on Friday. He will want to do it again Wednesday against Cincinnati, which have scored an Eastern Conference-low 21 goals in 21 matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stars for clean sheet Wednesday Franco held a clean sheet and added two dribbles, four aerials won and team-high 69 passes completed in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Toronto FC.
Impact Franco and the Atlanta back line turned in another outstanding performance to hold second straight clean sheet after failing to do so in eight outings before that. The center-back also adds a huge upside going forward after taking a total of seven shots over his past eight matches. He's also very productive in defensive peripheral stats.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In starting XI Saturday Franco (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against New England.
Impact Franco is back in the squad Saturday after missing the last two matches with a lower body injury. He wasn't a regular prior to injury, but given the team's lack of options, he's receiving just his third start of the season against the Revs. In each of his prior two back in May, he was pulled off at the half.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Revs match Franco is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against New England, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.
Impact Franco missed a couple of matches due to injury at the start of July and remains a question to play against the Revs. When he does return, the Gold Cup has left a few absences in need of filling before the continental tournament ends.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not available against Fire Franco did not travel for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to the AJC.
Impact Franco had a chance to make the starting XI Saturday due to other injuries and absences, but it now looks like he won't be an option either. Franco has struggled for playing time this season and this unknown absence won't help future appearances.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
