Pedro Amador will make his season debut for Atlanta United within the house match in opposition to New York Purple Bulls. The Portuguese defender missed the primary two matches of the season as a result of an injured hamstring.
He seems within the beginning XI for head coach Ronny Deila.
We can’t see Brooks Lennon right now, the opposite fullback who has but to play this season. Deila told media on Thursday that the goal to have Lennon accessible is subsequent weekend.
“That is excellent news. Excellent information,” Deila mentioned.
Amador signed with Atlanta United through the summer time switch window final season, and immediately discovered a spot and contributed. He began 14 matches, together with all 5 postseason video games for Atlanta United, and completed 2024 with eight whole assists.
Whereas the group remains to be with out two fullbacks on Saturday — Lennon and Ronald Hernández — the return of Amador and the comfort level growing with homegrown Matt Edwards, who makes his third profession MLS begin right now, means restoring some depth on the place. Atlanta United began three heart backs final weekend in Charlotte, and now they’re two fullbacks away from full well being and extra choices.
“All our accidents have been on the perimeters, within the fullbacks space, so that may give extra weight within the squad,” Deila mentioned. “In addition they get extra drained as a result of they must run extra, identical with the wingers. To double up in these two positions is essential to maintain attacking and preserve having good width in our recreation.”
This is the total beginning XI for Atlanta United in opposition to New York Purple Bulls:
Brad Guzan (C), Matt Edwards, Stian Gregersen, Derrick Williams, Pedro Amador, Bartosz Slisz, Tristan Muyumba, Alexey Miranchuk, Miguel Almirón, Saba Lobjanidze, Emmanuel Latte Lath
Reserves: Josh Cohen, Noah Cobb, Luis Abram, Dominik Chong Qui, Jay Fortune, Mateusz Klich, Edwin Mosquera, Xande Silva, Cayman Togashi
Match Notes:
— Miguel Almirón is 2 targets shy of transferring as much as second place all-time in scoring for the membership. The midfielder recorded an help, the fiftieth aim contribution in his MLS common season profession, in his joyful return throughout Atlanta’s 3-2 win over CF Montréal.
— That is the primary look within the beginning XI this season for Tristan Muyumba. The midfielder made 30 appearances for Atlanta United in 2024.
— Atlanta United owns an all-time document of 3-10-5 (W-L-D) in opposition to New York Purple Bulls. All three of Atlanta’s wins within the collection have come at house.
— Dominik Chong Qui is on the matchday roster, signing a short-term agreement on Friday. Final week in Charlotte, the 17-year-old defender made his debut, coming into as a sub within the 88th minute. He grew to become the third youngest to ever play in an MLS match for Atlanta United.
— Atlanta United is celebrating Worldwide Ladies’s Day on March 8. All through the match, you may see ladies and ladies in a wide range of roles: nationwide anthem singer, honorary captain, Golden Spike carriers, ball youngsters and flag youngsters. The HERo Assortment, a custom retail collection made by ladies, for girls, can also be accessible for buy.
