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Undergoes knee surgery Mosquera underwent successful knee surgery on his meniscus on Wednesday and is set to miss the next 4-6 weeks.

Impact Mosquera is set to miss the rest of the playoffs after undergoing knee surgery to his meniscus. He will end the season making five starts in 22 appearances, scoring once with three assists while collecting 32 crosses (nine accurate), 19 shots (six on target) and 17 chances created. The forward struggled with different injuries and poor form, which resulted in less playing time for a third campaign in a row. He is expected to return for his third year of his contract ahead of the 2025 year.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United loses midfielder Edwin Mosquera for remainder of series against Inter Miami

Atlanta United has lost midfielder Edwin Mosquera for the remainder of the team’s Eastern Conference first-round series against Inter Miami following surgery on the meniscus of his...

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday Mosquera (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Orlando, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Mosquera is out as he deals with a knee injury, this is his first match ruled out after playing 85 minutes last time out. He's generally been a bench option, so he likely won't have a huge impact on the starting XI with his absence.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five crosses Mosquera had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Mosquera earned his first start since June 15 Saturday, earning 85 minutes of play in the win. He was solid, notching one shot, a chance created and five crosses. He is likely to fall back to the bench next contest, only starting in five of his 22 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores substitute goal Mosquera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Mosquera entered the match in second half stoppage time with the match seemingly deadlocked at one. However, within his first minute on the pitch, the young Atalanta striker uncorked a curling effort from well outside of the box for his first goal of the campaign. Overall, Mosquera has scored the aforementioned goal and supplied three assists over 19 appearances (four starts) for Atalanta in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unused Saturday Mosquera (knee) was an unused option during Saturday's 2-1 win over Columbus.

Impact Mosquera was an option for the first time since June 15 following his knee injury that has kept him out the last month. He is set to return as just a bench option, making just for start during his previous nine games played, assisting once in that span. The forward is also expected to return as an option for the upcoming Leagues Cup tournament for Atlanta.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Training alone Mosquera (knee) was training on the grass alone Tuesday, per Henry Higuita of Scarves and Spikes.

Impact Mosquera still needs more times to return to full form, therefore will not be available for Wednesday's clash with NYCFC. He is still on the right track of recovery, with a chance to return for the League Cup break.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted running Mosquera (knee) was running at training Monday, according to Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Mosquera is making his first appearance on the training pitch since going down with his knee issues. However, it was minimal, as he was only spotted running. He is likely to still need a bit more time to recover, probably not being fit until the end of July.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss three to four weeks Mosquera (knee) is expected to miss three to four weeks of action due to his injury, according to his club.

Impact Mosquera will be sidelined for the next couple of weeks, as the forward is suffering from a left meniscus injury after being forced off early against Houston. This is tough news for the player, but luckily for the club, he has only started a handful of games, so his absence should be minor. This will leave him out for the next six to seven matches, likely returning in mid-July.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with knee injury Mosquera has been diagnosed with a knee injury and will miss, at least, Atlanta's next two matches, Henry Higuita of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact There's no timetable for Mosquera's return to action, but the injury should be severe enough to rule the winger out of the team's upcoming two matches. Mosquera hasn't contributed much to Atlanta this season, making just four starts across 15 appearances and logging just three assists.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with knee injury Mosquera has been diagnosed with a knee injury and will miss, at least, Atlanta's next two matches, Henry Higuita of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Mosquera was forced off in the first half of Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Mosquera made it just 17 minutes before being forced off in clear discomfort. The forward was replaced by Luke Brennan, who could see more chances in the starting XI if the injury proves to be a significant one for Mosquera.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in first start Mosquera assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Mosquera created Thiago Almada's opener in the 59th minute with his third assist in a row. That was his first start in the campaign after six appearances off bench. The forward also logged season-highs in shots and crosses during the match.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again Mosquera assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Mosquera recorded another assist off the bench to give him two on the season. He's made all six appearances as a sub, totaling five chances, four crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (three won).

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Mosquera assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Mosquera subbed on in the second half and created Jamal Thiare's equalizer in the 65th minute with his first assist in the season. The forward had a quiet outing other after that. He logged his fifth appearance off bench in the campaign.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Cobb, Edwin Mosquera on 'next man up mentality' and Sunday's match against Philadelphia Union | Atlanta United FC Cobb and Mosquera spoke to local media on Tuesday about the previous match against New York City FC, and the coming match against Philadelph...

APRIL 9 • ATLUTD.COM

Officially available for Saturday Mosquera (groin) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against New England and will be available for selection.

Impact It's not surprising to see Mosquera being listed as available for Saturday's game, as he spent the entire week training with the group and didn't suffer setbacks. That said, Mosquera 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

Trains ahead of Saturday Mosquera (groin) is back to training with the team ahead of Saturday's match versus New England, per Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Mosquera will look to make his season debut Saturday after returning to the grass following his groin injury. He is set to remain a bench option for the team once fit, making only five starts in 15 appearances in 2023.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Mosquera won't play against Columbus on Saturday due to a left groin injury.

Impact Mosquera will miss the opener due to a muscular injury, and given how tricky these injuries can be, it wouldn't be shocking if Mosquera is forced to miss more than one match. His next chance to play will come against New England on March 9.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as sub in win Mosquera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Columbus Crew.

Impact Mosquera scored just three minute after coming onto the pitch Tuesday, a strike in the 83rd minute assisted by Giorgos Giakoumakis to take the 3-1 lead. It marked his third goal as a substitute in his last six matches, an impressive return given he has totaled just 138 minutes over that span. He will look to be a factor again in Sunday's game three in Columbus.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets another goal off bench Mosquera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Mosquera appeared off the bench and scored in his second match in a row. This puts him at three goals scored in the last six games. It took the forward some time to be eligible to play since returning on loan from Argentina, limiting him to just four starts in 10 appearances this year.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores final goal of match Mosquera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 win against CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Mosquera added to Atlanta's lead late into the game after scoring in the 89th minute off of a Thiago Almada assist. This was his second goal of the season and his first in five matches. The forward has struggled to maintain a normal spot in the starting lineup since joining in mid-July, earning an appearance in all nine games but only starting in four of those matches.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in loss Mosquera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Mosquera got the party started quickly with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the top portion of the goal, giving his side a one-goal lead after just 10 minutes of play. It marked his first goal of the season, in his third consecutive start, after entering as a sub in his first two appearances. Mosquera has a total of two shots on goal and three chances created through five appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Mosquera scores first career MLS goal to open scoring against FC Cincinnati | Atlanta United FC The winger from Colombia has made 17 appearances for Atlanta United

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Available as sub Mosquera is available off the bench for Saturday's match versus Montreal.

Impact Mosquera could make his season debut Saturday after his loan spell in Argentina is cut short. He made one start in 12 appearances in 2022, recording two assists.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Atlanta United loses midfielder Edwin Mosquera for remainder of series against Inter Miami