EZEQUIEL BARCO NEWS

Atlanta United finally completes transfer of Thiago Almada

After clearing a designated player spot on its roster, Atlanta United finally completed its latest acquisition from South America by signing Argentina’s Thiago Almada

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United loans Ezequiel Barco to Argentine club

Atlanta United has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in Argentina’s top flight for the 2022 season

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United confirms loan of Barco to River Plate Atlanta United confirmed on Sunday that it has loaned Ezequiel Barco to River Plate for the 2022 season. The Argentinian powers also hold an...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • AJC.COM

Reports: Ezequiel Barco joining River Plate on loan from Atlanta United ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Reports Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco is on the verge of moving to Argentine Primera Division side River...

JANUARY 21, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Reports: Brian Rodriguez, Ezequiel Barco linked to Brazilian Serie A loans ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Reports Brazil Serie A side Internacional have targeted a pair of MLS attackers with LAFC’s Brian Rodriguez and Eze...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Atlanta United juggle roster with no updates on Ezequiel Barco, Thiago Almada ' MLSSoccer.com Though the roster is mostly set for 2022, big questions loom over Atlanta United as they near preseason opening next week. Chief among them...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates three chances in loss Barco took a shot and created three chances in Sunday's 2-0 Round One defeat against NYCFC. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Barco and Atlanta United's season ended with Sunday's playoff loss to New York City, but the 22-year-old took a step up in 2021. He posted person bests with seven goals and six assists in 26 MLS appearances (24 starts) despite missing time in May with a hamstring injury and then playing in the Olympics during the summer.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United beats Cincinnati 2-1, earns playoff berth

Miles Robinson and Josef Martínez scored and Atlanta United overcame an early deficit to beat FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Sunday and clinch a playoff berth on the last day of the regular...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Great in season finale Barco had an assist while taking five shots (one on goal), crossing 10 times (seven accurate) and creating five chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Barco set up Miles Robinson in the 70th minute assisting Atlanta's first goal of the match. The assist was the sixth of the season for the attacker while he led Atlanta in shots, crosses and clearances in the victory.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts six crosses Barco attempted six crosses during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Toronto FC.

Impact Barco's most recent stat line is a surprising one. He was a striker that game but attempted more crosses than any of his teammates tried. However, Barco did not do enough to log an assist.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee ' MLSSoccer.com Following Week 33 of the 2021 season, the MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one fine that’s also led to a yellow card being absolved. Ba...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Toronto FC visits Atlanta United FC in conference action

Atlanta United FC hosts Toronto FC in a conference matchup

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three shots in win Barco shot three times (twice on goal), creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Miami.

Impact Barco was busy with three shots for the third straight game, but ended up off the score sheet nonetheless. It didn't matter though as his creative play gave Barco a strong fantasy day. Next up is a Saturday clash with Toronto.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami CF plays Atlanta United FC on 4-game road slide

Inter Miami CF is looking to end a four-game road skid with a win over Atlanta United FC

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Auro Junior, Ezequiel Barco red cards upheld by Independent Review Panel ' MLSSoccer.com Following MLS Week 30, the Independent Review Panel has denied two red-card appeals, while the MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued several...

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Atlanta United could appeal Ezequiel Barco red card during "massive win" at Toronto FC ' MLSSoccer.com Atlanta United picked up three massive points in their Audi MLS Cup Playoffs pursuit Saturday with a 2-0 win at Toronto FC. But it also came...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sent off against Toronto Barco received a straight red card for violent conduct in the 84th minute of Saturday's victory against Toronto FC. He took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in the...

Impact Barco will be suspended for Wednesday's clash against NYCFC. Luiz Araujo will likely partner Josef Martinez (hamstring) up front for the game if the latter is fit enough to return.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Araujo, Moreno scores in Atlanta's 2-0 win over Toronto

Luiz Araujo and Marcelino Moreno scored and Atlanta United beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday night to eliminate the Reds from playoff contention

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in loss Barco took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against CF Montreal. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Barco was back in the front two on Saturday but he couldn't get on the score sheet as his side slumped to defeat against Montreal. Still, he has taken a combined eight shots (two on target) and created four chances in his last two appearances, and will want to maintain that level of production after the international window against Toronto FC, which have conceded 53 goals in 27 matches this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Acosta, Ezequiel Barco fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee ' MLSSoccer.com Following Week 28 of the 2021 MLS season, two players have been issued fines by the MLS Disciplinary Committee.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes five shots against Miami Barco took five shots (one on target) and created three chances in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Inter Miami.

Impact Barco was pushed back into midfield on Wednesday but he was still a huge threat to Miami's goal. Since returning from the Olympics at the start of August, he has six goals and five assists in 11 appearances, and he is still in the form of his career heading into Saturday's clash against CF Montreal, which have conceded 36 times in 27 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Barco took a shot on target in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Philadelphia.

Impact Barco was kept mostly quiet on Saturday and he couldn't find an equalizer against the Union. He had three goals and two assists in his prior three games however, and could bounce back Wednesday against Inter Miami, which have conceded 40 times in 25 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco wins Week 26 AT&T Goal of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com For the second time in three weeks and the third time this season, Ezequiel Barco has won AT&T Goal of the Week honors. Atlanta United’s asc...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores free kick against D.C. Barco scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Barco opened the scoring with a beautiful free kick on Saturday, extending his scoring streak to three games in a row. He has six goals and five assists in his last nine appearances since returning from the Olympics in August, and he will want to extend that form into next weekend's clash against the Union, which have conceded 24 times in 23 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barco, Atlanta stay hot, top DC United 3-2

Ezequiel Barco stayed hot with a goal and an assist, keeping Atlanta United hot with a 3-2 win over D

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS