2019 Atlanta United FC season

The 2019 Atlanta United FC season was the third season of Atlanta United FC's existence, and the eleventh year that a professional soccer club from Atlanta, Georgia competed in the top division of American soccer. Atlanta United played their home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Outside of MLS, the team made their first appearance in the CONCACAF Champions League and the Campeones Cup (beating Club América to become the first MLS team to win the latter) and won the 2019 U.S. Open Cup by beating Minnesota United 2–1. This marked the team's first year without former head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino, who was replaced with Frank de Boer.[1][2]

Atlanta United
2019 season
OwnerArthur Blank
PresidentDarren Eales
Head CoachFrank de Boer
StadiumMercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia
MLSConference: 2nd
Overall: 3rd
MLS Cup PlayoffsConference Finals
U.S. Open CupChampions
Champions LeagueQuarter-finals
Campeones CupChampions
Top goalscorerLeague: Josef Martínez (27)
All: Josef Martínez (33)
Highest home attendanceLeague/All: 72,548 (August 3 vs. LA Galaxy)
Lowest home attendanceLeague: 42,537 (May 8 vs. Toronto FC)
All: 7,523
(July 10 vs. Saint Louis FC)
Average home league attendance52,510 (league - regular season)
47,053 (all)
Biggest win5 goals:
ATL 5–0 HOU (July 17)
Biggest defeat4 goals:
CHI 5–1 ATL (July 3)
All statistics correct as of October 31, 2019.

Club

Squad no. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Previous club Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Brad Guzan (3rd Captain) GK (1984-09-09) September 9, 1984 Middlesbrough 98 0
13 Brendan Moore GK (1992-04-16) April 16, 1992 Rochdale 0 0
25 Alec Kann GK (1990-08-08) August 8, 1990 Sporting Kansas City 25 0
Defenders
2 Franco Escobar RB (1995-02-21) February 21, 1995 Newell's Old Boys 62 5
3 Michael Parkhurst (Captain) CB (1984-01-24) January 24, 1984 Columbus Crew 100 0
4 Florentin Pogba CB (1990-08-19) August 19, 1990 Gençlerbirliği 22 0
5 Leandro González Pírez CB (1992-02-26) February 26, 1992 Estudiantes 115 4
12 Miles Robinson (GA) CB (1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 Syracuse University 59 1
20 Brek Shea LB (1990-02-28) February 28, 1990 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 24 0
21 George Bello (HGP) LB (2002-01-22) January 22, 2002 Atlanta United Academy 4 1
22 Mikey Ambrose LB (1993-10-05) October 5, 1993 Orlando City 27 0
Midfielders
6 Darlington Nagbe AM (1990-07-19) July 19, 1990 Portland Timbers 74 2
8 Ezequiel Barco (DP) AM (1999-03-23) March 23, 1999 Independiente 59 9
10 Pity Martínez (DP) AM (1993-06-13) June 13, 1993 River Plate 44 7
11 Eric Remedi DM (1995-06-04) June 4, 1995 Banfield 56 2
14 Justin Meram LW (1988-12-04) December 4, 1988 Columbus Crew 27 4
15 Héctor Villalba RW (1994-07-26) July 26, 1994 San Lorenzo 96 22
16 Emerson Hyndman CM (1996-04-09) April 9, 1996 AFC Bournemouth 21 3
18 Jeff Larentowicz (Vice Captain) DM (1983-08-05) August 5, 1983 LA Galaxy 110 3
24 Julian Gressel AM (1993-12-16) December 16, 1993 Providence College 118 20
27 Chris Goslin (HGP) AM (2000-05-12) May 12, 2000 Atlanta United Academy 1 0
28 Dion Pereira LW (1999-03-25) March 25, 1999 Watford 21 0
29 Mo Adams (GA) CM (1996-09-23) September 23, 1996 Chicago Fire 6 1
30 Andrew Carleton (HGP) LW (2000-06-22) June 22, 2000 Atlanta United Academy 17 1
31 Luiz Fernando LW (1997-06-23) June 23, 1997 Atlanta United 2 0 0
32 Kevin Kratz CM (1987-01-21) January 21, 1987 Philadelphia Union 54 4
Forwards
7 Josef Martínez (DP) CF (1993-05-19) May 19, 1993 Torino 100 88
19 Brandon Vázquez CF (1998-10-14) October 14, 1998 Tijuana 39 9

    International roster slots

    Atlanta had seven International Roster Slots for use at the end of the season. José Hernández did not occupy an international slot while he was on loan to Atlanta United 2. Julian Gressel and Gordon Wild received green cards in May, making them domestic players for MLS roster purposes.[3] On July 1, Atlanta traded an international slot to FC Dallas until the end of the 2020 season as part of a package for Emerson Hyndman's discovery rights.[4] On August 21, Luiz Fernando was added to the senior team roster, occupying Atlanta's last international slot.

    Atlanta United
    International Roster Slots
    Slot Player Country
    1 Ezequiel Barco Argentina
    2 Franco Escobar Argentina
    3 Pity Martínez Argentina
    4 Dion Pereira England
    5 Florentin Pogba Guinea
    6 Eric Remedi Argentina
    7 Luiz Fernando Brazil

    Results

    Non-competitive

      Win   Draw   Loss

    Friendlies

    February 2, 2019 FriendlySeattle Sounders FC1–7Atlanta UnitedFullerton, California
    2:00 p.m. EST Serrano  88' Report J. Martínez  13', 46'
    G. Martínez  30+1' (pen.)
    Pereira  72', 109'
    Williams  95', 101'
    Stadium: Titan Stadium
    Attendance: 0
    Note: Match was played behind closed doors in four 30 minute periods or quarters.
    February 6, 2019 FriendlyTijuana 1–6 Atlanta UnitedFullerton, California
    3:30 p.m. EST Torres  27' Report J. Martínez  6', 16', 43', 68'
    Villalba  20'
    Barco  52'
    Stadium: Titan Stadium
    Attendance: 0
    Note: Match was played behind closed doors in two 40 minute periods or halves.
    February 10, 2019 FriendlyLos Angeles FC2–2Atlanta UnitedLos Angeles, California
    4:00 p.m. EST Perez  58'
    Vela  82'
    Report G. Martínez  18'
    Gressel  29'
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 0
    Note: Match was played behind closed doors.
    February 13, 2019 FriendlyLA Galaxy0–0Atlanta UnitedCarson, California
    3:00 p.m. EST Report Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
    Attendance: 0
    Note: Match was played behind closed doors.

    Competitive

    Major League Soccer

    League tables
    Eastern Conference
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    1 New York City FC 34 18 6 10 63 42 +21 64 Conference Semifinals & 2020 CONCACAF Champions League
    2 Atlanta United FC 34 18 12 4 58 43 +15 58 First round & 2020 CONCACAF Champions League[lower-alpha 1]
    3 Philadelphia Union 34 16 11 7 58 50 +8 55 First round & 2020 Leagues Cup
    4 Toronto FC[lower-alpha 2] 34 13 10 11 57 52 +5 50
    5 D.C. United 34 13 10 11 42 38 +4 50
    Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored ; 8) home goals scored; 9) home goal differential; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
    Notes:
    1. as 2019 U.S. Open Cup champions
    2. Canadian clubs could not qualify for the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League through MLS play.
    Overall
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    1 Los Angeles FC (S) 34 21 4 9 85 37 +48 72 2020 CONCACAF Champions League[lower-alpha 1]
    2 New York City FC 34 18 6 10 63 42 +21 64 2020 CONCACAF Champions League[lower-alpha 2]
    3 Atlanta United FC (U) 34 18 12 4 58 43 +15 58 2020 CONCACAF Champions League[lower-alpha 3]
    4 Seattle Sounders FC (C) 34 16 10 8 52 49 +3 56 2020 CONCACAF Champions League[lower-alpha 4]
    5 Philadelphia Union 34 16 11 7 58 50 +8 55
    Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
    (C) Champion; (S) Supporters' Shield winner; (U) U.S. Open Cup winner.
    Notes:
    1. As Supporters' Shield champions (USA2)
    2. As Eastern Conference regular season champions (USA3)
    3. As 2019 U.S. Open Cup champions (USA4)
    4. As MLS Cup 2019 champions (USA1)
    Results summary
    OverallHomeAway
    PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
    34 18 4 12 58 43  +15 58 12 3 2 36 14  +22 6 1 10 22 29  −7

    Source: Match reports

    Results by round
    Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
    GroundAHHAAHHAHHAAAHHAHAHAHHAHHAAAHAHAAH
    ResultLDDLWLWWWWWLLWWLWLDLWWLWWWWLLWWLDW
    Position (conf.)1110912101110975345434443422222113332322
    Position (league)23191820182018151397810856687964633224543433
    Updated to match(es) played on October 6, 2019. Source: Match reports
    A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
    Matches

      Win   Draw   Loss

    March 3, 2019 1D.C. United2–0Atlanta UnitedWashington, D.C.
    6:00 p.m. EST Arriola  45+1'
    Acosta  58'
    Report Ambrose  53'
    Larentowicz  83'
    Stadium: Audi Field
    Attendance: 16,942
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    March 10, 2019 2Atlanta United1–1FC CincinnatiAtlanta, Georgia
    5:00 p.m. EDT Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 70,382
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    March 17, 2019 3Atlanta United1–1Philadelphia UnionAtlanta, Georgia
    7:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 42,651
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    March 30, 2019 4Columbus Crew2–0Atlanta UnitedColumbus, Ohio
    7:30 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mapfre Stadium
    Attendance: 10,973
    Referee: Joseph Dickerson
    Note: Delay due to severe weather at 31'
    April 13, 2019 5New England Revolution0–2Atlanta UnitedFoxborough, Massachusetts
    7:30 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Gillette Stadium
    Attendance: 15,016
    Referee: Alex Chilowicz
    April 20, 2019 6Atlanta United1–2FC DallasAtlanta, Georgia
    4:00 p.m. EDT Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 43,351
    Referee: Armando Villarreal
    April 27, 2019 7Atlanta United1–0Colorado RapidsAtlanta, Georgia
    6:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 43,005
    Referee: Alan Kelly
    May 5, 2019 8Sporting Kansas City0–3Atlanta UnitedKansas City, Kansas
    9:00 p.m. EDT Report
    Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
    Attendance: 18,518
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    May 8, 2019 9Atlanta United2–0Toronto FCAtlanta, Georgia
    7:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 42,537
    Referee: Chris Penso
    May 12, 2019 10Atlanta United1–0Orlando CityAtlanta, Georgia
    2:30 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 68,152
    Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
    May 15, 2019 11Vancouver Whitecaps0–1Atlanta UnitedVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    10:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: BC Place
    Attendance: 16,138
    Referee: Baldomero Toledo
    May 19, 2019 12New York Red Bulls1–0Atlanta UnitedHarrison, New Jersey
    5:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Red Bull Arena
    Attendance: 18,495
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    May 24, 2019 13Real Salt Lake2–1Atlanta UnitedSandy, Utah
    9:00 p.m. EDT Saucedo  36'
    Herrera  66'
    Savarino  90+4'
    Report Parkhurst  38'
    J. Martínez  78'
    Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
    Attendance: 17,214
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    May 29, 2019 14Atlanta United3–0Minnesota UnitedAtlanta, Georgia
    7:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 42,703
    Referee: Alex Chilowicz
    June 1, 2019 15Atlanta United2–0Chicago FireAtlanta, Georgia
    6:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 67,502
    Referee: Nima Saghafi
    June 26, 2019 16Toronto FC3–2Atlanta UnitedToronto, Ontario, Canada
    8:00 p.m. EDT Endoh  1'
    Pozuelo  27', 90+4' (pen.)
    Ciman  69'
    Report González Pírez  11'
    G. Martínez  17' (pen.), 90+6'
    Gressel  22'
    Stadium: BMO Field
    Attendance: 24,598
    Referee: Alan Kelly
    June 29, 2019 17Atlanta United2–1Montreal ImpactAtlanta, Georgia
    6:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 44,627
    Referee: Ramy Touchan
    July 3, 2019 18Chicago Fire5–1Atlanta UnitedBridgeview, Illinois
    8:00 p.m. EDT Calvo  4'
    Sapong  7', 37'
    Gaitán  13' (pen.)
    Herbers  44'
    Frankowski  55'
    Gutjahr  87'
    Nikolić  90+2'
    Report González Pírez  11'
    Vazquez  58' (pen.)
    Robinson  69'
    Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
    Attendance: 13,476
    Referee: Silviu Petrescu
    July 7, 2019 19Atlanta United3–3New York Red BullsAtlanta, Georgia
    2:00 p.m. EDT Meram  10'
    Escobar  45+3'
    J. Martínez  79' (pen.), 90+1',  90+2'
    Report Royer  37'
    Tarek  45+3'
    Duncan  51'
    White  60'
    Wright-Phillips  90+3'
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 68,077
    Referee: Kevin Stott
    July 14, 2019 20Seattle Sounders2–1Atlanta UnitedSeattle, Washington
    3:55 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: CenturyLink Field
    Attendance: 38,232
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    July 17, 2019 21Atlanta United5–0Houston DynamoAtlanta, Georgia
    7:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 42,557
    Referee: Chris Penso
    July 21, 2019 22Atlanta United2–0D.C. UnitedAtlanta, Georgia
    4:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 44,405
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    July 26, 2019 23Los Angeles FC4–3Atlanta UnitedLos Angeles, California
    10:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 22,511
    Referee: Ismail Elfath
    August 3, 2019 24Atlanta United3–0LA GalaxyAtlanta, Georgia
    5:00 p.m. EDT Romney  23' (o.g.)
    González  43' (o.g.)
    J. Martínez  72' (pen.)
    G. Martínez  75'
    Report Feltscher  52'
    González  71'
    Araujo  89'
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 72,548
    Referee: Drew Fischer
    Note: Broke MLS single-game regular season attendance record
    August 11, 2019 25Atlanta United2–1New York City FCAtlanta, Georgia
    4:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 44,052
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    August 18, 2019 26Portland Timbers0–2Atlanta UnitedPortland, Oregon
    10:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Providence Park
    Attendance: 25,218
    Referee: Armando Villarreal
    August 23, 2019 27Orlando City0–1Atlanta UnitedOrlando, Florida
    8:00 p.m. EDT Report Stadium: Exploria Stadium
    Attendance: 23,014
    Referee: Nima Saghafi
    August 31, 2019 28Philadelphia Union3–1Atlanta UnitedChester, Pennsylvania
    7:30 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium
    Attendance: 18,510
    Referee: Robert Sibiga
    September 14, 2019 29Atlanta United1–3Columbus CrewAtlanta, Georgia
    7:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 68,046
    Referee: Alan Kelly
    September 18, 2019 30FC Cincinnati0–2Atlanta UnitedCincinnati, Ohio
    7:30 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Nippert Stadium
    Attendance: 24,774
    Referee: Marcos DeOliveira
    September 21, 2019 31Atlanta United3–1San Jose EarthquakesAtlanta, Georgia
    3:30 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 43,451
    Referee: Chris Penso
    September 25, 2019 32New York City FC4–1Atlanta UnitedThe Bronx, New York
    7:00 p.m. EDT Mitriță  14', 23', 34'
    Ring  33'
    Rocha  36'
    Chanot  52'
    Castellanos  71'
    Héber  87'
    Matarrita  90+3'
    Report Pogba  27'
    González Pírez  45+2'
    G. Martínez  53' (pen.)
    Remedi  56'
    Adams  89'
    Stadium: Yankee Stadium
    Attendance: 24,290
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    September 29, 2019 33Montreal Impact1–1Atlanta UnitedMontreal, Quebec, Canada
    5:00 p.m. EDT Bojan  81' Report Gressel  53' Stadium: Saputo Stadium
    Attendance: 15,557
    Referee: Jair Marrufo
    October 6, 2019 34Atlanta United3–1New England RevolutionAtlanta, Georgia
    4:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 44,617
    Referee: Ismail Elfath

    MLS Cup Playoffs

    October 19, 2019 First RoundAtlanta United1–0New England RevolutionAtlanta, Georgia
    1:00 PM EDT Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 66,114
    Referee: Kevin Stott
    October 24, 2019 Eastern SemifinalsAtlanta United2–0Philadelphia UnionAtlanta, Georgia
    8:00 PM EDT Gressel  10',  38'
    J. Martínez  80'
    Escobar  87'
    Report Bedoya  34'
    Wagner  74'
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 41,507
    Referee: Ismail Elfath
    October 30, 2019 Eastern FinalsAtlanta United1–2Toronto FCAtlanta, Georgia
    8:00 PM EDT Gressel  4' Report Bradley  9'
    Benezet  14'
    Osorio  61'
    DeLeon  70',  78'
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 44,055
    Referee: Alan Kelly

    U.S. Open Cup

    June 13, 2019 4th RoundAtlanta United 3–1 (a.e.t.) Charleston BatteryKennesaw, Georgia
    7:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium
    Attendance: 0
    Referee: Kevin Broadley
    Note: Match was played behind closed doors. Venue was moved due to unplayable field conditions at MUSC Health Stadium on June 11 in Charleston.[5]
    June 18, 2019 Round of 16Columbus Crew 2–3 Atlanta UnitedColumbus, Ohio
    7:00 p.m. EDT Accam  40'
    Mullins  42'
    Crognale  51'
    Afful  67'
    Guzan  71' (o.g.)
    Guzmán  86'
    Report Vazquez  5', 65'
    Robinson  14'
    Meram  19'
    González Pírez  52'
    Barco  90+3'
    Stadium: Mapfre Stadium
    Attendance: 8,659
    Referee: Guido Gonzalez
    July 10, 2019 Quarter-finalsAtlanta United 2–0 Saint Louis FCKennesaw, Georgia
    7:00 p.m. EDT Meram  45'
    G. Martínez  52'
    Robinson  61'
    J. Martínez  90+5' (pen.)
    Report Umar  59'
    Reynolds  90+4'
    Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium
    Attendance: 7,523
    Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
    August 6, 2019 Semi-finalsOrlando City 0–2 Atlanta UnitedOrlando, Florida
    7:30 p.m. EDT Akindele  68' Report Remedi  37'
    González Pírez  59'
    Hyndman  78'
    Escobar  85'
    Pogba  90'
    Guzan  90+2'
    Stadium: Exploria Stadium
    Attendance: 18,461
    Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
    August 27, 2019 FinalAtlanta United 2–1 Minnesota UnitedAtlanta, Georgia
    8:00 p.m. EDT Gasper  10' (o.g.)
    G. Martínez  16'
    González Pírez  71'  74'
    Escobar  87'
    Report Dotson  29'
    Alonso  44'
    Lod  47'
    Gasper  87'
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 35,709
    Referee: Allen Chapman

    CONCACAF Champions League

    February 21, 2019 Round of 16 Leg 1Herediano 3–1 Atlanta UnitedHeredia, Costa Rica
    10:00 p.m. EST Ortiz  7'
    Azofeifa  34',  47'
    Granados  50'
    Arellano  71'
    Fuller  90+2'
    Report Gressel  41'
    Bello  49'
    Stadium: Estadio Eladio Rosabal Cordero
    Attendance: 7,500[6]
    Referee: César Arturo Ramos
    February 28, 2019 Round of 16 Leg 2Atlanta United 4–0
    (5–3 agg.)
    HeredianoKennesaw, United States
    8:00 p.m. EST J. Martínez  1', 63'
    Gressel  9'
    González Pírez  19',  84'
    G. Martínez  37'
    Report Torres  74' Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium
    Attendance: 8,589
    Referee: Oshane Nation
    March 6, 2019 Quarter-finals Leg 1Monterrey 3–0 Atlanta UnitedGuadalupe, Mexico
    10:00 p.m. EST Sánchez  17' (pen.)
    Gallardo  28',  84'
    Meza  60'
    Pabón  80'
    Report Remedi  23'
    Parkhurst  60'
    González Pírez  76'
    Stadium: Estadio BBVA Bancomer
    Attendance: 50,000[6]
    Referee: Ismael Cornejo
    March 13, 2019 Quarter-finals Leg 2Atlanta United 1–0
    (1–3 agg.)
    MonterreyAtlanta, United States
    8:00 p.m. EDT Parkhurst  60'
    J. Martínez  77'
    Report Pizarro  84' Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 40,048
    Referee: Henry Bejarano

    Campeones Cup

    August 14, 2019 FinalAtlanta United 3–2 AméricaAtlanta, United States
    8:00 p.m. EDT
    Report
    Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Attendance: 40,128
    Referee: Joel Aguilar

    Statistics

    Appearances and goals

    As of October 31, 2019[7]
    No. Pos Nat Player TotalMLSMLS Cup PlayoffsU.S. Open CupChampions LeagueCampeones Cup
    AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    Goalkeepers
    1 GK Brad Guzan 45034030404000
    13 GK Brendan Moore 000000000000
    25 GK Alec Kann 200000100010
    Defenders
    2 DF Franco Escobar 34222+31314+100010
    3 DF Michael Parkhurst 28015+50201+104000
    4 DF Florentin Pogba 2208+502+102+200+1010
    5 DF Leandro González Pírez 42231130403110
    12 DF Miles Robinson 44133+100051400+10
    20 DF Brek Shea 24010+90002+102000
    21 DF George Bello 100000001000
    22 DF Mikey Ambrose 703+1010002000
    Midfielders
    6 MF Darlington Nagbe 46232+1230503+1010
    8 MF Ezequiel Barco 26411+443030400+10
    10 MF Pity Martínez 44726+6520524010
    11 MF Eric Remedi 38125+300+104+114000
    14 MF Justin Meram 27414+64104+10000+10
    15 MF Héctor Villalba 27110+1010+200+100+4000
    16 MF Emerson Hyndman 21310+511+102+110011
    18 MF Jeff Larentowicz 37115+120301+102+2011
    24 MF Julian Gressel 421030+26322+103210
    27 MF Chris Goslin 000000000000
    28 MF Dion Pereira 2107+110001+100010
    29 MF Mo Adams 611+310+20000000
    30 MF Andrew Carleton 600+30001+200000
    31 MF Luiz Fernando 000000000000
    32 MF Kevin Kratz 200+1000000+1000
    Forwards
    7 FW Josef Martínez 3933292731214311
    19 FW Brandon Vazquez 1467+42001+240000
    Players who have played for Atlanta United this season but have left the club:
    9 FW Romario Williams 410+2000110+1000

    Top scorers

    As of October 31, 2019[7]
    Place Position Name MLS Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Champions League Campeones Cup Total
    1 FW Josef Martínez 27 1 1 3 1 33
    2 MF Julian Gressel 6 2 0 2 0 10
    3 MF Pity Martínez 5 0 2 0 0 7
    4 FW Brandon Vazquez 2 0 4 0 0 6
    5 MF Ezequiel Barco 4 0 0 0 0 4
    MF Justin Meram 4 0 0 0 0 4
    7 MF Emerson Hyndman 1 0 1 0 1 3
    8 DF Franco Escobar 1 1 0 0 0 2
    MF Darlington Nagbe 2 0 0 0 0 2
    DF Leandro González Pírez 1 0 0 1 0 2
    11 MF Mo Adams 1 0 0 0 0 1
    MF Jeff Larentowicz 0 0 0 0 1 1
    MF Eric Remedi 0 0 1 0 0 1
    DF Miles Robinson 0 0 1 0 0 1
    MF Héctor Villalba 1 0 0 0 0 1
    FW Romario Williams 0 0 1 0 0 1
    Own Goals301003
    Total 58 4 12 6 3 81

    Disciplinary record

    As of October 31, 2019[8]
    No. Pos. Name MLS MLS Cup Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Champions League Campeones Cup Total
          
    1GKBrad Guzan 1 1
    2DFFranco Escobar9 1 2 11
    3DFMichael Parkhurst3 2 5
    4DFFlorentin Pogba2 1 3
    5DFLeandro González Pírez11 11 21 2 1511
    6MFDarlington Nagbe2 2
    7FWJosef Martínez1 1 2
    8MFEzequiel Barco1 1 2
    9FWRomario Williams 1 1
    10MFPity Martínez2 1 1 4
    11MFEric Remedi6 1 7
    12DFMiles Robinson4 1 5
    14MFJustin Meram3 2 5
    16MFEmerson Hyndman1 1
    18MFJeff Larentowicz4 1 1 1 7
    19FWBrandon Vazquez1 1
    21DFGeorge Bello 1 1
    22DFMikey Ambrose2 2
    24MFJulian Gressel3 1 4
    29MFMo Adams1 1
    Total560150012007001008211

    Player Movement

    In

    No. Pos. Player Transferred from Type US Fee/notes Date Source
    26MF Jon Gallagher Atlanta United 2Loan ReturnNon-US[lower-alpha 1]FreeNovember 30, 2018
    29MF Oliver Shannon Atlanta United 2Loan ReturnNon-USFreeNovember 30, 2018
    35FW Patrick Okonkwo Charleston BatteryLoan ReturnUSFreeNovember 30, 2018
    33FW Gordon Wild Charleston BatteryLoan ReturnNon-US[lower-alpha 2]FreeNovember 30, 2018
    20DF Brek Shea Vancouver Whitecaps FCTransferUSFreeDecember 28, 2018[10]
    13GK Brendan Moore RochdaleTransferUSFreeJanuary 9, 2019[11]
    28MF Dion Pereira WatfordTransferNon-USFree[12]January 15, 2019[13]
    10MF Pity Martínez River PlateTransferNon-US$17,000,000January 21, 2019[14]
    4MF Florentin Pogba GençlerbirliğiTransferNon-USFreeFebruary 4, 2019[15]
    31MF Anderson Asiedu UCLADraftNon-USFreeMarch 1, 2019[16]
    14MF Justin Meram Columbus CrewTradeUS$100K in GAM and a 2020 second round draft pickMay 8, 2019[17]
    29MF Mo Adams Chicago FireTradeUS$100K in GAMJuly 17, 2019[18]
    31MF Luiz Fernando Atlanta United 2TransferNon-USFreeAugust 21, 2019[19]


    1. Acquired a green card during the 2018 off-season, qualifying him as a domestic player starting in the 2019 season.[9]
    2. Acquired a green card in May 2019, qualifying him as a domestic player.[3]

    SuperDraft picks

    Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only trades involving draft picks and executed after the start of 2019 MLS SuperDraft will be listed in the notes. Atlanta had three selections in the draft, but declined to use their fourth round pick.

    2019 Atlanta United SuperDraft Picks
    RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeStatus
    124 Anderson Asiedu MF UCLA Non-US
    248 Amir Bashti MF Stanford US

    Loan in

    No. Pos. Player Loaned From US Start End Source
    16 MF Emerson Hyndman AFC Bournemouth US July 9, 2019 December 9, 2019 [4][20]

    Out

    No. Pos. Player Transferred to Type US Fee/notes Date Source
    14DF Sal Zizzo San Diego Loyal[lower-alpha 1]Option DeclinedUSFreeDecember 9, 2018[23]
    27GK Mitch HildebrandtRetiredOption DeclinedUSFreeDecember 9, 2018[23]
    28MF Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu FC TucsonOption DeclinedUSFreeDecember 9, 2018[23][24]
    29MF Oliver ShannonFree AgentOption DeclinedNon-USFreeDecember 9, 2018[23]
    4DF Greg Garza FC CincinnatiTradeUS$200K GAM & $250K TAMDecember 11, 2018[25]
    10MF Miguel Almirón Newcastle UnitedTransferNon-US$27,000,000January 31, 2019[26]
    16MF Chris McCann D.C. UnitedWaivedUSFreeFebruary 9, 2019[27]
    31MF Anderson Asiedu Birmingham LegionWaivedNon-USFreeMay 31, 2019[28]
    9FW Romario Williams Columbus CrewTradeUS$100K GAMJuly 9, 2019[29]
    33FW Gordon Wild D.C. UnitedWaivedUSFreeJuly 17, 2019[18]
    1. Zizzo retired following the 2018 season, but later came out of retirement to sign for San Diego Loyal ahead of their first USL Championship season.[21][22]

    Loan out

    No. Pos. Player Loaned to Start End Source
    FW Patrick Okonkwo Atlanta United 2 March 1, 2019 End of season [30]
    DF José Hernández Atlanta United 2 March 1, 2019 End of season [30]
    31 MF Anderson Asiedu Atlanta United 2 March 1, 2019 May 31, 2019 [3]
    23 FW Lagos Kunga Memphis 901 FC May 13, 2019 End of season [31]
    26 MF Jon Gallagher Aberdeen June 21, 2019 May 14, 2020[lower-alpha 1] [33]
    1. Gallagher's loan was originally until the end of the 2019 U.S. season, but was later extended until the end of the 2019-2020 Scottish season.[32]

    Non-player transfers

    Acquired From For Source
    $50K in GAM D.C. United Discovery rights for Lucas Rodríguez [34]
    Discovery rights for Emerson Hyndman FC Dallas $200K in GAM, international roster slot for 2019 & 2020 season [4]

      Honors

      Weekly / monthly

      MLS player of the month

      MonthPlayerStatsRef
      July Josef Martínez 5 GP, 7 G [35]
      August Josef Martínez (2) 5 GP, 6 G [36]

      MLS team / player / coach of the week

      WeekTeam of the weekPlayer of the weekCoach of the weekRef
      Starting XI Bench
      3 Miles Robinson [37]
      7 Ezequiel Barco Ezequiel Barco [38][39]
      9 Darlington Nagbe [40]
      10 Ezequiel Barco (2)
      Josef Martínez
      Ezequiel Barco (2) [41][42]
      11 Brad Guzan
      Héctor Villalba
      Frank de Boer [43]
      14 Josef Martínez (2)
      Miles Robinson (2)
      Brad Guzan (2) Josef Martínez Frank de Boer (2) [44][45]
      17 Justin Meram [46]
      20 Julian Gressel
      Josef Martínez (3)
      Brad Guzan (3) Frank de Boer (3) [47]
      22 Miles Robinson (3) [48]
      23 Josef Martínez (4) Julian Gressel (2) Josef Martínez (2) [49][50]
      24 Darlington Nagbe (2)
      Miles Robinson (4)
      Pity Martínez Frank de Boer (4) [51]
      25 Ezequiel Barco (3)
      Miles Robinson (5)
      [52]
      29 Emerson Hyndman
      Josef Martínez (5)
      Josef Martínez (3) [53][54]
      31 Julian Gressel (3) [55]

      MLS goal of the week

      WeekPlayerRef
      7 Ezequiel Barco [56]
      10 Ezequiel Barco (2) [57]
      11 Pity Martínez [58]
      24 Josef Martínez [59]
      26 Josef Martínez (2) [60]
      29 Josef Martínez (3) [61]
      30 Julian Gressel [62]
      31 Julian Gressel (2) [63]

        Annual

        HonorPlayerRef
        MLS Best XI Josef Martínez
        Miles Robinson
        [64]
        MLS Goal of the Year Josef Martínez [65]
        MLS All-Star Game Ezequiel Barco
        Leandro González Pírez
        Brad Guzan
        Josef Martínez
        Pity Martínez
        [66]

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