ATLANTA NEWS

Machop Chol - Ruled out against Charlote Chol (hamstring) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Charlotte, per Atlanta United's injury report.

Impact Chol will not be available for selection for Saturday's match. He has returning to training this week, but is not fit enough to return to the team just yet. The midfielder has yet to make an appearance this season as he hopes get minutes in with the first team this year.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 7, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Miles Robinson - Takes shot in draw Robinson took a shot and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Robinson has started both of Atlanta's first two games of the season alongside Juan Jose Purata in central defense after returning from a torn Achilles he suffered last May.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Comes off bench in draw Giakoumakis played the final 30 minutes or so of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Giakoumakis replaced Miguel Berry up front around the hour mark of Saturday's game but was unable to make a game-winning contribution on his MLS debut. He should take over as the starting striker soon enough.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Ibarra - Wins four tackles in draw Ibarra took a shot and won four of eight tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Ibarra has started each of Atlanta's first two games of the season alongside Matheus Rossetto in defensive midfield, but the returning Santiago Sosa (suspension) is likely to replace one of them in the XI soon.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Takes two shots in draw Gutman took two shots (one on target) and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Gutman has been very active going forward from left-back to begin the 2023 campaign, as he's tallied three shots (one on target) with four chances created across the first two games.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Abram - Begins season as backup Abram was an unused substitute in Saturday's draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Abram has played a total of 10 minutes across Atlanta's first two games of the season after joining the MLS side from Cruz Azul in February. Miles Robinson and Juan Jose Purata are the team's current starters in central defense.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Wiley - Creates two chances in draw Wiley took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Wiley has started in both of Atlanta's opening games of the 2023 campaign, each time lasting about an hour on the left wing before getting replaced by Derrick Etienne.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Machop Chol - Trains with club Chol (hamstring) returned to team training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC, reports Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Chol has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, but is back to training with the club ahead of Saturday's match. He was not used much last season, only making six appearances off the bench in 2022. The forward is expected to also have a limited role for this year unless he can compete with Miguel Berry and Derrick Etienne for some minutes on the pitch.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wolff - Rejoins team for training Wolff (shoulder) is back with the team and participated in team training Tuesday, reports Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Wolff has not made an appearance yet this season as he is dealing with a shoulder injury. However, he is back in training and is in doubt for Saturday's trip to Charlotte FC. His loan to Belgian side SK Bereven was cut short and the midfielder will be part of the roster for the 2023 campaign, however he is likely to have a limited role with the first team with most of the depth chart filled already for this season.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Giakoumakis finds MLS play suits him in Atlanta United debut | Atlanta United FC The striker came on as a sub in the 59th minute in Atlanta United's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC

MARCH 6, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Matheus Rossetto's work to become attacking option pays off with first career MLS goal | Atlanta United FC The midfielder scored the equalizer in Atlanta United's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC

MARCH 6, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Santiago Sosa - Returning from suspension Sosa is eligible to return for Saturday's clash against Charlotte after serving a two-game suspension.

Impact Sosa was suspended for the first two games of the 2023 campaign after using a homophobic slur in Atlanta's penultimate game last season, but he is able to return to action now. Sosa has started in 41 of his 47 MLS appearances across the last two years and will be expected to break back into the XI in midfield soon, though he was dealing with a minor groin injury during the preseason.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rossetto helps Atlanta United earn 1-1 draw with Toronto

Matheus Rossetto scored the equalizer in the second half and Atlanta United earned a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thiago Almada - Sets up lone Atlanta goal Almada had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing three times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto.

Impact Alamada set up Matheus Rossetto in the 60th minute assisting the game tying goal for Atlanta. The assist was the first of the season to go along with two goals as Almada is off to a hot start through two matches.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Two saves in draw Guzan allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto.

Impact Guzan conceded the opening goal of the match in the 52nd minute but held Toronto from there as Atlanta came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed two goals in two starts while his two saves upped his season total to five.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Rossetto - Scores against Toronto Rossetto scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto.

Impact Rossetto found the back of the net in the 60th minute scoring the game tying goal for Atlanta. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his three shots led Atlanta in the draw.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United Schedule MLS games, schedule, standings and stats from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

MARCH 3, 2023 • AJC.COM

Argentina picks squad to celebrate World Cup winners at home

World Cup winner Argentina plans to celebrate with its fans at two home games in March against Panama and Curacao

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giorgos Giakoumakis cleared for Atlanta United debut this weekend | MLSSoccer.com Atlanta United delivered some important news Friday morning: Giorgos Giakoumakis has received his visa and is available for selection in Sat...

MARCH 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Thiago Almada convocado para los primeros amistosos de Argentina tras ganar la Copa Mundial | Atlanta United FC Argentina continuará celebrando el título de campeones del mundo en la próxima fecha FIFA de marzo. El entrenador Lionel Scaloni ha convocad...

MARCH 3, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Thiago Almada called up for Argentina's first couple of friendlies following World Cup title | Atlanta United FC Argentina will have another party to celebrate their World Cup champion squad in the upcoming FIFA window in March. Lionel Scaloni has calle...

MARCH 3, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Could debut at weekend Giakoumakis (not injury related) has received his visa and will be eligible to feature against Toronto FC on Saturday, Atlanta United announced Friday.

Impact Giakoumakis has been waiting for his visa ever since his transfer from Celtic in early February, and he's finally good to go and make his MLS debut. His first training session with Atlanta United will be on Friday, just one day before the Toronto game, so he is unlikely to make the starting XI just yet.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Almada leads Atlanta United against Toronto

Thiago Almada leads Atlanta United into a matchup with Toronto after scoring two goals against the San Jose Earthquakes

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS