Atlanta Team News Page 19 - Soccer

Derrick Williams - Questionable once again Williams (calf) is questionable to play Saturday against LAFC.

Impact Williams is listed as questionable once again, but the defender hasn't been able to feature since April 6, missing each of the team's last seven matches. His absence would be massive for an Atlanta defensive line that's also in danger of being without Noah Cobb (ankle).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Cobb - Questionable for Saturday Cobb (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against LAFC.

Impact The questionable tag on Cobb is not surprising after he departed the last game, a 1-1 draw against Nashville SC, with an injury in the second half. The loss of Cobb would weaken the defense considerably, as he's started nine matches in a row at center-back, recording 30 clearances, 10 tackles and nine blocked shots.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup against Atlanta United

Los Angeles FC heads into a matchup against Atlanta United after putting together two straight shutout wins

MAY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training Notebook: U.S. Open Cup magic is in the air as Atlanta United prepares for LAFC | Atlanta United FC Gonzalo Pineda and Dax McCarty spoke to local media on Thursday, May 23

MAY 23 • ATLUTD.COM

Thiago Almada - Questionable to face LAFC Almada (calf) is questionable to play Saturday against LAFC, Doug Roberson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Almada missed the 1-1 draw against Nashville, and it wouldn't be shocking if he misses a second consecutive match while recovering from this muscular problem. Almada has three goals and one assist on the season, and his presence could be a difference-maker for an Atlanta team that will be missing Giorgos Giakoumakis (hamstring) as well.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Won't play vs. LAFC Giakoumakis (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against LAFC, Doug Roberson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Giakoumakis will miss a second consecutive contest due to a mild hamstring injury. However, he was spotted working independently during Thursday's session, so he seems to be trending in the right direction. His next chance to play will come against Inter Miami next Wednesday, and in the meantime, Daniel Rios should continue to start upfront for the Five Stripes.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Working individually Giakoumakis (hamstring) is working individually ahead of Saturday's match versus LAFC, per Dough Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Giakoumakis is still recovering from his hamstring injury as he has yet returned to full team training yet. This will likely keep him out of Saturday's match if he doesn't pass fitness, with Daniel Rios a chance to start again in the attack.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of Thrillers Surround Statement Wins to Kick Off 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Atlanta United Survive Scoreless Scrap at Charleston Battery, Advance with Shootout Comeback; Sacramento Republic FC Rekindle Open Cup Magic...

MAY 22 • USSOCCER.COM

Atlanta United Signs Four Players to Short-Term Agreements | Atlanta United 2 Four players from club’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate available for Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup match

MAY 21 • ATLUTD.COM

Noah Cobb - Off injured Cobb had was subbed off due to injury in the 72nd minute in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville SC. According to manager Gonzalo Pineda, "I haven't checked [Cobb] too much, he's l...

Impact Cobb was seen in some pain and was forced to come off against Nashville with an injury. The specifics on the issue is unclear as he will return to Atlanta for further evaluations. The defender had started all nine matches in a row at center back, recording 30 clearances with 10 tackles and nine blocks.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC vs. Atlanta United | Southern Showdown | Full Match Highlights

MAY 18 • YOUTUBE

Nashville SC, Atlanta United play to 1-1 draw Bartosz Slisz scored his first career MLS goal in the 56th minute to help visiting Atlanta United record a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC on Sat...

MAY 18 • SACBEE.COM

Nashville SC, Atlanta United play to 1-1 draw Bartosz Slisz scored his first career MLS goal in the 56th minute to help visiting Atlanta United record a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC on Sat...

MAY 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

Slisz's first career goal helps Atlanta United earn 1-1 draw with Nashville

Bartosz Slisz scored his first career goal 10 minutes into the second half to help shorthanded Atlanta United earn a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saba Lobzhanidze - Can't score despite being active Lobzhanidze generated five shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact Lobzhanidze was one of Atlanta United's most dangerous threats in this game, but the winger was unable to find the back of the net. He only has two goals on the season, and his fantasy upside won't be very high unless he can find a way to contribute to the end product on a more consistent basis.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Muyumba - Credited with assist Saturday Muyumba assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact Muyumba is not known for his contributions in the attacking threat due to his role of defensive midfielder, but he broke free in this one and managed to set Bartosz Slisz up, allowing the Poland international to score the equalizer. This was Muyumba's first assist of the season, and he figures to continue gaining most of his fantasy value through defensive stats rather than attacking contributions.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Slisz - Scores second-half equalizer Slisz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact Slisz was the hero for Atlanta United in a game where the team didn't have Thiago Almada (calf) or Giorgos Giakoumakis (hamstring) due to injuries. The Poland international scored from long range following a set-up from Tristan Muyumba, and this was his first goal contribution of the season. He's not expected to play a meaningful role as a scoring threat due to his role in central midfield, but a little more involvement in the build up would go a long way toward boosting his fantasy status.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Can't keep clean sheet Guzan had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Guzan was unable to keep a clean sheet in this one, and there was nothing he could've done to stop Hany Mukhtar's penalty. Guzan has had a rough season, though in part, that can be explained due to Atlanta's defensive struggles. Guzan has now gone four straight matches without a shutout.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Muyumba - Subbed on against Cincinnati Muyumba generated one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Muyumba replaced Dax McCarty in the 74th minute. Despite having only 11 touches, he managed to make a clearance and a tackle. This was his first appearance off the bench, having started all his previous matches. He now has five tackles, three clearances, and two interceptions in the last five games.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ajani Fortune - Subbed off against Cincinnati Fortune registered one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Fortune made a tackle and a clearance but lost possession six times. He was replaced by Stian Rode Gregersen in the 61st minute. Despite a strong performance in the last US Open Cup fixture, he has yet to replicate similar form in the league.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lennon - Registers most crosses in the game Lennon generated one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lennon created two chances, completed two dribbles, and contributed defensively with two clearances, one interception, and one tackle. He started the season strongly with three assists in his first five games but has not contributed to a goal in the seven games since then.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Concedes one against Cincinnati Guzan had four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Guzan made four saves and a clearance, but conceded a goal to Kevin Kelsy in the seventh minute. Guzan now has 10 saves in his last four games and has kept a clean sheet. He faces Nashville SC next.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC begin post-Gary Smith era vs. stumbling Atlanta Struggling Nashville SC will look for guidance from Rumba Munthali on Saturday afternoon when the club hosts Atlanta United.Nashville SC (3-...

MAY 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Dealing with hamstring injury Giakoumakis was initially diagnosed with a concussion, but manager Gonzalo Pineda rectified and said the striker's absence is due to a mild hamstring problem, Doug Roberson of The...

Impact Whether it's due to a concussion or a hamstring problem, the one thing that hasn't changed is that Giakoumakis will miss the trip to Nashville. His next chance to feature will come against Los Angeles FC on May 25.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada joins elite 20-20 club with latest regular season goal | Atlanta United FC The midfielder scored a penalty kick goal in Atlanta United’s match on May 11

MAY 16 • ATLUTD.COM

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