ATLANTA NEWS

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Scores, left match injured Giakoumakis scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati. He was also injured and subbed out in the 76th minute.

Impact Giakoumakis scored a brace tp finish the regular season with 17 goals. He hopes that his injury is nothing serious after totaling five in the last seven games. Miguel Berry would be the next option to start if the forward is not ready in tile before the first playoff game.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How can Atlanta United succeed without Thiago Almada in playoff opener? CINCINNATI -- Not only is facing Columbus the one opponent that few Atlanta United supporters wanted to see in the first round of the MLS pl...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • AJC.COM

Giorgos Giakoumakis scores twice, Atlanta United ties FC Cincinnati Oct 21, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Atlanta United FC forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) battles for the ball against FC Cincinnati defender M...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Giorgos Giakoumakis scores twice, Atlanta United ties FC Cincinnati Oct 21, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Atlanta United FC forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) battles for the ball against FC Cincinnati defender M...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Thiago Almada - Sent off on Decision Day Almada was shown two yellow cards and sent off during Saturday's clash with Cincinnnati.

Impact Almada couldn't have chosen a worse possible time to get a red card as he will now be suspended for the first round of the MLS playoffs. The attacking midfielder is a major loss and the talisman of this Atlanta side. Almada will finish his second season in MLS with 11 goals and 16 assists while creating 93 chances and taking 109 shots and putting himself in the MVP conversation. Amar Sejdic is one option to get the start in attacking midfield while Almada is sidelined.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Thiare - Back on bench Thiare (concussion) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Thiare cleared concussion protocols and is back on the bench for Saturday's match. The forward has played just 32 minutes in 2023 and isn't one to change the first team despite being available.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United view FC Cincinnati tilt as playoff prep Oct 7, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Columbus Crew defender Rudy Camacho (4) holds back Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis (7) at Mer...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

MLS playoff seeding scenarios for Atlanta United The Five Stripes will know more after their final regular-season match Saturday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • AJC.COM

Tyler Wolff - Won't play Saturday Wolff (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Wolff has struggled to see regular minutes in recent weeks and won't be able to feature in the regular-season finale, though Atlanta United already locked up a postseason berth. He's not expected to play a prominent role in the playoffs, either.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Thiare - Returns to full training Thiare (concussion) is back in full training ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Tyler Pilgrim of Dirty South Soccer reports.

Impact Thiare will continue to be monitored after suffering a concussion against Columbus on Oct. 7, but there's no question this is a step in the right direction toward his potential availability Saturday. He is likely to come off the bench, as has been the case in each of his previous three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Osvaldo Alonso - Back in full training Alonso (knee) is back in full training as of Thursday and should be an option to face Cincinnati on Saturday, Tyler Pilgrim of Dirty South Soccer reports.

Impact Alonso resumed training earlier this week, and the fact that he's participating in full training should boost his chances of featuring in some capacity Saturday, as well as in the playoffs. That said, he is not expected to start any time soon, and should see some minutes off the bench as a best-case scenario.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nick Firmino - Signs to first team Firmino has agreed to a three-year deal with Atlanta United after playing the MLS Next Pro with Atlanta United II.

Impact Firmino joined Atlanta United II in 2022 and just completed a record-breaking season in just his second year with the team. He totaled 16 goals in 27 appearances, which is a club record, while also recording six assists. The midfielder is set to join the first team starting 2024, where he is expected to complete for playing time with the senior team following his historic season in the MLS Next Pro.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Osvaldo Alonso - Take part in parts of training Alonso (knee) did not train fully with the team, but was able to complete some parts Tuesday, confirmed Dough Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Alonso continues to struggle to return to fitness following a knee injury that has kept him sidelined the last eight matches. He is making big steps by making a return to training, but still needs to train fully with the team before becoming an option for the team again.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Thiare - Expected to train Wednesday Thiare (concussion) is entering his last day in concussion protocol and is expected to return to training Wednesday, according to Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Impact Thiare will continue to be monitored after suffering a concussion against Columbus on Oct 7. He's made all three appearances off the bench since joining the team in the summer as the forward is expected to remain a bench option for the remainder of the season,

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wolff - Working alone with trainer Wolff (hip) is training individually with a trainer ahead of Saturday's trip to Cincinnati, per Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Looks to be that Wolff will need more time to recover from a hip injury and could sit out for Saturday's regular season finale. He has a goal and an assist in two starts during his previous seven matches with a total of six starts in 18 appearances this year.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Firmino - Signs with first team Firmino signed his first professional contract on Tuesday after signing with Atlanta until the 2026 season.

Impact Firmino will be spending next season in the MLS after inking a deal with Atlanta on Tuesday. This is the 22-year-old's first professional contract after playing with Atlanta United 2 this season, and he will remain with the first team until the end of the 2026 season. He had registered one appearance this campaign with the first team after signing a short-term deal and went on to score in that game.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Caleb Wiley named to 22 Under 22 list presented by BODYARMOR | Atlanta United FC Atlanta United’s Homegrown defender is ranked ninth on the list

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

6 Atlanta United players called up by national teams Thiago Almada and Miles Robinson headline the list of players.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • AJC.COM

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Makes two shots Giakoumakis had two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Giakoumakis managed just two shots during the draw against Columbus. He's scored five goals in the last nine outings, totaling 29 shots (13 won) in that span.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lennon - Five crosses on day Lennon generated five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Lennon ups his average crosses per match to 6.3 after totaling 29 (seven accurate) in the last six games. With 203 on the season, it puts him in fifth with the most crosses in the league.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Thiare - Subs off injured in draw Thiare generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew. He was subbed off due to injury in the 83rd minute.

Impact Thiare played only eight minutes before subbing off under concussion protocol. The forward could not do much during his limited time in the pitch. He's condition is still unknown and he should be considered questionable for now.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada - Assists against Columbus Thiago Almada assisted once to go with three shots (three on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Thiago Almada assisted Miles Robinson in the 97th minute to give Atlanta one point at home. The midfielder now has 15 assists in the season, including six in his last nine starts, to go with 11 goals. He also led his side in chances created and crosses during the draw.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Scores late equalizer Robinson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Robinson scored in the 97th minute to give Atlanta the 1-1 equalizer at home. The centerback now has two goals in the season. He also had a good defensive outing, leading his side in clearances during the match.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE