DERICK ETIENNE NEWS

Starting Wednesday Etienne (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for the midweek clash against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne was absent from only one game due to the injury, returning to the first squad as soon as he was available again. He's expected to play an attacking midfield role alongside Federico Bernardeschi while Lorenzo Insigne remains out with a calf problem. Prior to the issue, Etienne scored three goals from 21 shots (seven on target) in 23 MLS appearances.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Etienne is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, manager John Herdman told reporters.

Impact Etienne is out with an undisclosed issue ahead of Saturday's clash after coming off at halftime last time out. The midfielder has been a key part of the first team everywhere from left wing-back to striker. He will be a tough loss, likely pushing Deandre Kerr into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Etienne scored one goal with his two shots (one on goal) during Toronto FC's 3-1 loss Wednesday at Miami. He also received a yellow card.

Impact Despite suffering a knock during his first appearance of July, Etienne has not sat out any games since then. The 27-year-old also scored during that game, something he replicated Wednesday. Etienne has two goals across his four appearances in July.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MRI on Thursday Etienne will go for an MRI on Thursday after suffering an apparent hamstring injury in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Orlando City, manager John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic...

Impact Etienne left Wednesday's game during the first half, and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury. Herdman stated he hopes the injury won't be too severe, though. Etienne has started in each of Toronto's last seven contests.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Etienne scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Etienne didn't waste any time opening up the scoring Saturday, as he would net a goal in the second minute off of a Federico Bernardeschi assist. This gave the midfielder his first goal of the season and first goal since 2022, as he went goalless during the 2023 campaign. Outside of the goal, he was held in check, only registering a further one tackle won, a chance created and a cross.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Toronto Etienne was traded to Toronto from Atlanta, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Etienne played a substantial role during his first season with Atlanta, but nowhere near the level he showed with Columbus prior to that. The midfielder is still a serviceable option, and in a struggling Toronto side he could be called upon to take a larger role for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Etienne (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Etienne is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after missing two matches. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough for the starting XI but he could see some minutes back off the bench to test his ankle.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Etienne (ankle) was not an option during Saturday's 4-1 win over New England.

Impact Etienne was off the injured list heading up to Saturday, but did not get the call to the squad as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. He did start team training and could aim for a return on Mar 17 versus Orlando, barring any setbacks.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Etienne (ankle) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against New England and will be available for selection.

Impact Etienne has yet to play this season, but he has been ramping things up in training of late, so it's not a surprise to see him available after overcoming an ankle injury. Despite being available, Etienne is expected to nail a spot on the bench in a best-case scenario, with Xande Silva and Saba Lobzhanidze ahead of him in the pecking order.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up with training Etienne (ankle) is continuing his training with the team ahead of Saturday's match against New England, per Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Etienne is making great progress in his recovery and could make his season debut Saturday. If he is ruled fit, the midfielder will likely start off the bench at minimum, with Xande Silva still expected to start in the starting XI, alongside Thiago Almada and Saba Lobzhanldze.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Etienne (ankle) is training with the team ahead of Saturday's trip to Columbus Crew, per Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Etienne was given a 4-6 week timeline of return after injuring his ankle on Feb 3, which still leaves him doubtful for the opener against Columbus Crew. Xande Silva is expected to get the start in the midfield, with Etienne likely to keep a bench role once back from injury.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Injured for start of season Etienne went down in training this week, picking up an ankle injury that will cause him to miss four to six weeks of action, the club announced Saturday per Doug Roberson of the At...

Impact Etienne will no longer be an option to start the season for Atlanta, having picked up an ankle injury that will cause him to miss all of February. It's a tough blow for any player to miss the start of the season, so he will hope for a speedy recovery and possibly return sooner than thought. After beginning the season in the starting XI last year, the midfielder ended the campaign mainly playing off the bench, so hopefully, his absence won't affect the team to start this season all that much.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Falling in depth chart Etienne has been an unused sub the last four MLS matches for Atlanta United.

Impact Etienne had been given a decent amount of playing time to open up the season, but since returning from the Gold Cup with Haiti, he's falling out of favorite to even play, failing to make an appearances his last four games, with Tyler Wolff getting more of the playing time over him at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Etienne is back with the team after serving time with the Haiti national team in the Gold Cup, reports Henry Higuita of Dirty South Soccer.

Impact Etienne had only missed three matches with the team and could see himself start as soon as Saturday in the midfield. He's started the last six games prior to leaving for international duty, recording 12 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departing for Gold Cup Etienne has been called up by the Haiti national team to compete in the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss at least three MLS games for Atlanta United.

Impact Etienne has started 11 of Atlanta's last 13 league matches mostly on the left wing, but he'll be unavailable to his club for a few weeks while away at the Gold Cup with Haiti. With Luiz Araujo seemingly set to leave the club, Tyler Wolff or Brooks Lennon could both be options to replace Etienne on the wing in the XI.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Etienne took two shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against the Revolution.

Impact Etienne was dangerous on the left wing in Wednesday's back-and-forth match against New England, but he's still looking to add to his lone goal involvement on the season, which was an assist that came in a 5-1 drubbing of Portland back in mid-March.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in heavy win Etienne took two shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids.

Impact Etienne returned to the XI on the left wing Wednesday and was active if unspectacular in his side's comfortable win over Colorado. He should get a run in the starting lineup over the next month or so while Caleb Wiley (not injury related) competes at the upcoming u-20 World Cup.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Etienne took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Inter Miami. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Etienne lined up on the right wing Saturday with Luiz Araujo (groin) only fit enough to feature off the bench. Etienne has two shots and one assist from seven chances created across his 10 MLS appearances (five starts) for Atlanta.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in first start Etienne made a clearance and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne returned from the international window and made his first start for Atlanta on Saturday, lining up on the left wing while Caleb Wiley slid back to replace the injured Andrew Gutman (groin).

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Etienne (not injury related) has returned to Atlanta and should be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne missed last weekend's loss to the Crew while on national team duty with Haiti, but he's back with his club team now and should be available to feature against New York on Saturday. He has come off the bench in all four of his MLS appearances since joining Atlanta this offseason.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Haiti Etienne was called up for the Haiti national team for a pair of CONCACAF Nations League matches.

Impact Etienne will be active with Haiti on Mar. 25 and Mar. 28, ruling him out for a Saturday trip to Columbus. Etienne has registered one assist during four appearances, all of which came off the bench. The midfielder's absence will be felt, but isn't likely to change the starting XI.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in win Etienne came off the bench to bag an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over Portland.

Impact Etienne made his fourth substitute appearance of the season, replacing Caleb Wiley in the 73rd minute and assisted his team's fifth goal late on. He faces a tough battle to get into the starting 11 with so many of the club's attacking midfielders in good form.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10, 2023

Creates two chances off bench Etienne subbed into Saturday's match against the Earthquakes in the 56th minute and created two chances in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Etienne replaced Caleb Wiley just before the hour mark of Saturday's game, and the winter signing from Columbus is likely to take over as the preferred option on the left wing as the season progresses.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United signs free-agent midfielder Derrick Etienne

Atlanta United has signed free-agent midfielder Derrick Etienne, who scored a career-best nine goals for the Columbus Crew this past season

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS