JANUARY 5 • ATLUTD.COM
ATLANTA 10-10-14 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
10-10-14 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Three Atlanta United players receive national team call-ups | Atlanta United FC Thiago Almada joins Argentina; Caleb Wiley called up for the United States
Throwback Thursday: A look back at Atlanta United's inaugural season Atlanta United FC (15-9-10, 15 wins - 9 losses - 10 draws) created a lot of hype during its inaugural season stemming from huge plays, 15 wi...
JANUARY 3 • AJC.COM
Xande Silva - Bought from Dijon Silva is an official Atlanta United player after agreeing to a two year deal, with a club option for the 2026 season from Championnat National side Dijon.
Impact Silva was a crucial part of the team's attack since joining in August, immediately sliding into the starting XI for Atlanta. He started 11 of the 13 matches played, logging in four goals and two assists on 21 shots (11 on target) and 10 crosses (one accurate).The midfielder is set for an even bigger role for the 2024 season as he will enter his first full season in the league.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quentin Westberg - Resigns with ATL Westberg will remain in Atlanta after agreeing to a one-year deal with the team.
Impact Westberg was only the third string keeper during his first season with Atlanta, making just six starts on the season. His last season playing as a first string goalkeeper was during the 2020 campaign with Toronto, having limited his playing time since then,
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United acquires up to $275,000 in General Allocation Money from D.C. United | Atlanta United FC Atlanta United announced today it has acquired up to $275,000 in General Allocation Money from D.C. United in exchange for Homegrown defende...
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM
Atlanta United's 2024 MLS schedule is tough, very tough Atlanta United’s 2024 MLS schedule will not be easy.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • AJC.COM
Joshua Cohen - Moves to Atlanta United Cohen has signed a two-year deal with Atlanta United with an option for the 2026 season, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Cohen most recently played for Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli Premier League, winning three consecutive league titles while also being named the Israeli Premier League Player of the Season in the 2022-21 campaign. The goalkeeper should eventually takeover the starting role over well-established veteran Brad Guzan, who's not getting any younger.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United re-sign D Efrain Morales Feb 17, 2022; USA; Atlanta United FC Efrain Morales poses for a 2022 MLS portrait.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Efrain Morales - Resigns with Atlanta Morales is remaining in Atlanta after resigning with the club through the 2024 season, having options for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Impact Morales was not expected to return to Atlanta for another season after having his option declined on his original contract but instead signed a new contract with the club, possibly staying for another three seasons. The 19-year-old is a homegrown talent who is yet to play a minute for the first team but appears to possibly be in the plans for next season after being resigned.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2 Atlanta United players make MLS Best XI Lawrenceville native Walker Zimmerman, a centerback for Nashville, also made the Best XI.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • AJC.COM
Thiago Almada, Giorgos Giakoumakis named to MLS Best XI for 2023 | Atlanta United FC The pair are recognized as top players at their position
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM
Xande Silva - In talks about permanent move Silva will have his loan expire at the end of the year but is currently working with Atlanta on a permanent transfer, the club announced.
Impact Silva may be staying in Atlanta despite his loan deal expiring, as the club is exercising the purchase option on the player's loan contract. This should be no surprise based on how crucial he was when on the field, netting four goals on 21 shots (11 on target) and earning two assists on 12 chances created in 13 appearances. Even if he isn't brought back for another year at Atlanta, expect the forward to be sold by Dijon, as he is much too prolific to stay at a smaller club in the third tier of French football.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aiden McFadden - Back with Atlanta McFadden is back with Atlanta after being loaned to Memphis 901 FC and having his option exercised, the club announced.
Impact McFadden has returned to Atlanta and will be an option for the 2024 season after his loan to Memphis 901 FC expired. The 25-year-old did not play a single match for the club before leaving on his loan last season despite appearing 11 times in 2022. With Atlanta currently only rostering six different players in defense, it can be assumed as of now that the defender will see a decent amount of time on the bench next season but most likely won't be a starter, as most of Atlanta's regular starters in the backline are returning, pending Miles Robinson's decision on a new contract.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quentin Westberg - Contract expires Westberg is no longer under contract with Atlanta but is negotiating a possible new deal, the club announced.
Impact Westberg only appeared in six matches for Atlanta this season, recording one clean sheet while registering ten saves and ten goals conceded. The goalie is currently in talks with Atlanta to remain with the club by signing a new contract, but he shouldn't struggle to find a new home if the deal doesn't go through, as he is still a decent backup option for multiple clubs around the league.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Miles Robinson - Negotiating new contract Robinson is currently out of contract with Atlanta but is negotiating a new deal to remain with the team, the club announced.
Impact Robinson is coming off one of his most impressive seasons to date, registering 29 starts and bagging his most goal contributions in a season with three. He also was quite influential in the defense with his 27 interceptions, 43 tackles and 111 clearances. The defender is still currently negotiating with Atlanta in regards to a new contract and could return for his eighth season with the club. Regardless, he shouldn't struggle to find a new location if the two parties can't agree to terms, as he is one of the best defenders in the MLS and can instantly change any backline.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thiago Almada transfer: Atlanta United plan 2024 return, but "things can change" | MLSSoccer.com Thiago Almada: Will he stay or will he go?
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Thiago Almada - Launches five crosses in loss Thiago Almada registered five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Columbus Crew.
Impact Almada will end the campaign willing the MLS young player away in just his second season with Atlanta. He recorded 12 goals and 16 assists in 33 matches. His 16 assists was the league lead while also doubling his total from last year. The midfielder still have another two years left on his contract and will return for another season in 2024.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Muyumba - Two tackles in last match Muyumba generated two tackles (zero won) and one interception in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute.
Impact Muyumba joined the club in June as a starter, making 12 starts in 13 appearances. He scored and assisted once while also 40 tackles (19 won) and five clearances on the year. The midfielder will return for the second year of his contract in 2024 as he is expected to keep his defensive midfield role.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Thiare - Bench role to end campaign Thiare played five minutes in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.
Impact Thiare failed to get a start since joining the side in August, recording just two shots in seven appearances, totaling just 82 minutes of play since Sep 23. He will try to fight for a bigger role next season as the forward is set to remain with Atlanta through the 2024 campaign.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saba Lobzhanidze - Four crosses in loss Lobzhanidze generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Columbus Crew.
Impact Lobzhanidze will end the season as a starter, making eight starts in 12 appearances. In that span, the midfielder has recorded three goals and four assists while averaging about two crosses per game. He is set to be a big part of the midfielder after signing a four-year contract back in August.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brooks Lennon - Assists twice against Columbus Lennon assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Columbus Crew.
Impact Lennon assisted Giorgis Giakoumakis in the 35th minute and Xande Silva in the 50th minute. He made three clearances, three interceptions and two tackles but made an error which led to a goal. He recorded four goals and 12 assists in 36 appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Xande Silva - Nets against Columbus Silva scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Columbus Crew.
Impact Silva scored in the 50th minute assisted by Brooks Lennon. He completed a dribble and also made two clearances, one interception and one tackle. He just made 13 appearances in the season and recorded four goals and two assists.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Guzan - Concedes four against Columbus Crew Guzan recorded four saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Columbus Crew.
Impact Guzan made four saves and a clearance and conceded in the ninth, 17th, 33rd and 47th minute. He made a total of 73 saves in 30 appearances this season while allowing 47 goals. He did not keep a clean sheet in the previous 11 appearances.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United attempt to overcome Crew's home-field advantage Nov 7, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) scores a goal against Columbus Crew goalkeeper Diego Ross...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Crew outscore Atlanta United to clinch series Nov 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah (14) is challenged by Atlanta United FC defender Brooks Lennon (11) d...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
