Miguel Almiron
Position: Midfielder
Home: Asuncion, Paraguay
Age: 22
Twitter: N/A
One of the team’s three Designated Players. … Atlanta United reportedly beat out several teams in Europe to sign him. … He is capable of playing in the center of the midfield as a playmaker, or out wide. … Though slight of frame, he has good vision and speed.
Mikey Ambrose
Position: Left fullback
Home: El Paso, Texas
Age: 23
Twitter: @mikeyambrose3
He has the speed to get up and down the flank, a must in Gerardo Martino’s system. … Will be interesting to see how much he gets to play with U.S. men’s national team player Greg Garza ahead of him. … Atlanta United acquired him in the expansion draft.
Yamil Asad
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Age: 22
Twitter: @yamilasad11
Scored a beautiful goal in the exhibition opener against Chattanooga. … Like many of the midfielders on the roster, he can be deployed at a variety of positions. … Very quick with a solid right-footed shot. … Atlanta United acquired him on a loan from Velez Sarsfield in Argentina.
Mark Bloom
Position: Right fullback
Home: Marietta
Age: 29
Twitter: @markbloom21
Can play right or left fullback, but prefers to play on the right side. … Career was off to a promising start in Toronto before injuries sidelined him. … Atlanta United acquired him in a trade following the expansion draft. … Played at Lassiter High and Berry College.
Andrew Carleton
Position: Midfielder
Home: Powder Springs
Age: 16
Twitter: @andrewcarleton7
The team’s first Homegrown Player signing. … Atlanta United beat out at least one club in Europe to sign him. … A very confident player who plays older than his 16 years. … It will be interesting to see how often he is used by Martino this season.
Carlos Carmona
Position: Defensive midfielder
Home: Coquimbo, Chile
Age: 29
Twitter: N/A
Signed after Atalanta in Italy terminated his contract by mutual consent. … Made more than 150 appearances with two different teams in Italy. … Was a part of the Chilean national team that won the Copa America. … Very calm on the ball.
Greg Garza
Position: Left fullback
Home: Grapevine, Texas
Age: 25
Twitter: @gmgarza4
Acquired on a season-long loan with an option to purchase from Tijuana in Mexico’s first division. … Was called to the U.S. men’s national team in January and started in a friendly against Serbia. … A good crosser of the ball.
Chris Goslin
Position: Midfielder
Home: Locust Grove
Age: 16
Twitter: @chrisgoslin17
The team’s second Homegrown Player signing. … Has represented the U.S. on a variety of levels of youth national teams. … Product of Georgia United.
Julian Gressel
Position: Midfielder
Home: Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany
Age: 23
Twitter: @juliangressel
Selected with the eight pick in the first round of the SuperDraft. … Can play most positions in the midfield. … Played four years at Providence College, where he scored 30 goals and had 26 assists in 83 appearances. … Likely to be used a sub, though Martino said he will push for a starting spot.
Harrison Heath
Position: Midfielder
Home: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
Age: 20
Twitter: @harrisonheathy1
Acquired in a trade with Orlando City, where he played previous three seasons. … He is the son of Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath, who is formerly the coach at Orlando. … Likely to be used as a sub this season.
Kenwyne Jones
Position: Forward
Home: Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Age: 32
Twitter: @kenwynejonestt
One of the first players signed by Atlanta United. … Scored 86 goals as a player in England in the Premier League, Championship and League One. … At 6-foot-2, he is a big target in the penalty box for crosses or on corner kicks. … Has more than 80 appearances for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
Alec Kann
Position: Goalkeeper
Home: Decatur
Age: 26
Twitter: @akann90
Acquired in the expansion draft from Sporting Kansas City, where he made seven appearances. … Broke through in MLS with Chicago. … Has spent time with USL teams in Charlotte and St. Louis. … Played in college at Furman. … Likely starter in goal and expected to compete with Brad Guzan when he arrives this summer.
Alex Kapp
Position: Goalkeeper
Home: Somers, N.Y.
Age: 22
Twitter: @alexkapp_14
Selected in the fourth round of SuperDraft. … Played four years at Boston College before transferring to Creighton. … Has yet to sign with the team.
Kevin Kratz
Position: Midfielder
Home: Eschweiler, Germany
Age: 30
Twitter: @kevinkratz8
Grew up in the Bayer Leverkusen academy in Germany. … Signed with MLS and joined Philadelphia last season. … Was acquired by Atlanta United in a trade. … Likely a spot starter.
Jeff Larentowicz
Position: Midfielder/Centerback
Home: West Chester, Pa.
Age: 33
Twitter: N/A
Signed as a free agent. … Has more than 300 appearances in MLS. … Won the MLS Cup with Colorado. … Recently was with Los Angeles. … Likely to play a defensive midfielder role. … 37 goals and 18 assists in his career.
Zach Loyd
Position: Centerback/fullback
Home: Tulsa, Okla.
Age: 29
Twitter: @zachloyd
Acquired in the expansion draft. … Missed first few weeks of training with team during preseason because of a groin injury suffered in the offseason. … Has a made a few appearances for the U.S. men’s national team. … Made 180 appearances for FC Dallas. … Can play a variety of positions across the back line.
Josef Martinez
Position: Forward
Home: Valencia, Valenzuela
Age: 23
Twitter: @JosefMartinez17
Acquired as a Designated Player on loan from Torino in Italy’s first division. … Made more than 100 appearances for teams in Europe. … Made 37 appearances for the Venezuelan national team. … Can play as a lone striker, second striker or winger. … Scored four goals in Atlanta United’s first three preseason games.
Chris McCann
Position: Midfielder
Home: Dublin, Ireland
Age: 29
Twitter: @cjmccann7
Among the first players signed by Atlanta United. … Spent majority of his career in England, with more than 350 appearances for Wigan Athletic and Burnley. … Likely starter in midfield.
Tyrone Mears
Position: Right fullback
Home: Manchester, England
Age: 33
Twitter: N/A
Acquired in a trade with Seattle. … Starter on last year’s MLS Cup-winning side. … Made more than 200 appearances in England playing for teams in the Premier League and Championship. … Expected to start at right back.
Jeffrey Otoo
Position: Midfielder/forward
Home: Accra, Ghana
Age: 19
Twitter: @jeffreyotoo9
Loaned to Charleston, Atlanta United’s USL affiliate. … Also played at Charleston last season. … Powerful left foot.
Michael Parkhurst
Position: Centerback
Home: Cranston, R.I.
Age: 33
Twitter: @mfparkhurst
Named team captain before the preseason game against Columbus. … Acquired in a trade with Columbus, where he was also captain. … Made more than 200 appearances in MLS. … Played for U.S. men’s national team 25 times. … Also played professionally in Denmark and Germany.
Jacob Peterson
Position: Midfielder
Home: Portage, Mich.
Age: 31
Twitter: @jacobpeterson37
Signed as a free agent after spending the previous five seasons with Sporting Kansas City. … Approaching 250 appearances in MLS. … Also played for San Jose, Toronto and Colorado. … Likely a spot-starter on the wing.
Leandro Pirez
Position: Centerback
Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Age: 24
Twitter: N/A
Acquired from Estudiantes in Argentina’s first division. … An aggressive centerhalf who has made more than 100 appearances for clubs in Argentina and Belgium. … Has played for Argentina’s youth national teams. … Expected to start.
Kyle Reynish
Position: Goalkeeper
Home: Valencia, Calif.
Age: 33
Twitter: @kylereynish24
Veteran has spent time with many MLS clubs. … Acquired from the New York Red Bulls in a trade.
Miles Robinson
Position: Centerback/fullback
Home: Arlington, Mass.
Age: 19
Twitter: @_milesrobinson_
Selected No. 2 in the first round of the SuperDraft. … All-ACC performer at Syracuse. … An aerial threat on set pieces. … Athletic enough and good enough with the ball to play defensive midfielder is needed. … Likely will see spot starts at centerback.
Alex Tambakis
Position: Goalkeeper
Home: Athens, Greece
Age: 24
Twitter: N/A
Atlanta United’s first signed player. … Came from Greek-power Panathinaikos. … Mother is American. … Spent last season on loan with Charleston. … May also spend some time this season with the Battery.
Brandon Vazquez
Position: Forward
Home: Chula, Vista, Calif.
Age: 18
Twitter: @brvndonv
Acquired from Tijuana where he was a teammate of Garza. … Prides himself on his hold-up play as a bigger forward. … Good on free kicks. … Has been part of U.S. youth national teams the past two years. … Likely a backup at forward.
Hector Villalba
Position: Midfielder.
Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Age: 22
Twitter: @titovillalba15
The team’s first Designated Player. … Thought to be one of the faster players in MLS. … Played at San Lorenzo in Argentina, a club he joined 10 years ago. … Had 16 goals and 13 assists in 100 appearances there. … Likely starter in midfield. … Scored two goals in preseason.
Anton Walkes
Position: Centerback/Defensive midfielder
Home: Lewisham, England
Age: 19
Twitter: @antonwalkes
Acquired on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. … Can play centerback or defensive midfielder. … Fast with a good passing range. … Likely a spot starter.
Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu
Position: Midfielder/Fullback
Home: Bellingham, Mass.
Age: 22
Twitter: @andrew_w_o
Selected in third round of SuperDraft. …. Can play in midfield or fullback. … Captained the Harvard team.
Romario Williams
Position: Forward
Home: Portmore, Jamaica
Age: 22
Twitter: @williams_romy17
Acquired in a trade with Montreal. … Missed most of preseason camp because he was called into Jamaican national team. … Played for Charleston last season. … Will be loaned back to Charleston this season.
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