Ajani Fortune - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option exercised Fortune (foot) has had his option exercised and will return to Atlanta for the 2026 season, according to his club.

Impact Fortune will remain with Atlanta after ending his season with a foot injury in July, with the midfielder and club picking up his option for the 2026 season. The midfielder started in eight of his 15 appearances before his injury ended his season, serving in a rotational role while bagging one goal. He should be fit by the start of the next season and will likely stay in a similar role, with the club looking for new options after the rough season.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United plays Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw to spoil Brad Guzan's final game

Gabriel Pirani scored in the 67th minute as D.C. United played Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night to spoil Brad Guzan’s final match

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Atlanta United seeks to break losing streak in matchup with D.C. United

Atlanta United aims to break a three-game skid when it hosts D.C

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Surridge and Nashville host Atlanta United

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with Atlanta United after a two-goal performance against Orlando City

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Atlanta United faces Toronto in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United takes on Toronto in Eastern Conference play

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

CF Montreal faces Atlanta United in conference action

CF Montreal and Atlanta United square off in a conference matchup

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Musovski leads the Seattle Sounders against Atlanta United

Danny Musovski leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Atlanta United after scoring two goals against the San Jose Earthquakes

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Biel and Charlotte FC visit Atlanta United

Pep Biel leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with Atlanta United after scoring two goals against D.C

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Atlanta United faces the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United plays the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference action

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Toronto hosts Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Set for six months out Fortune (foot) is set to miss six months after his surgery, the club announced.

Impact Fortune is set to miss at least six months after undergoing foot surgery at the end of June. The midfielder is a big loss in the starting XI and now seems likely to miss at least some portion of the 2026 pre-season.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Club confirms surgery Fortune (foot) is set to receive surgery after his season was announced as over, according to his https://www.atlutd.com/news/jay-fortune-expected-to-miss-remainder-of-2025-season.

Impact Fortune was confirmed to be done for the season after suffering a foot injury but further information has been released by the club as he will now receive surgery. This will leave him sidelined for a solid chunk of time, with the club expected to keep updates on his recovery. He will hope recovery goes to plan and he can return to his normal level of play next season.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Fortune (foot) is done for the season after suffering a broken foot, per Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Fortune suffered a broken foot and is now set to miss the remainder of the season. The midfielder was on international duty with Trinidad and Tobago. Fortune finishes his third MLS season with one goal and no assists in 15 appearances (eight starts) consistently getting minutes in the midfield three.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Called up with Trinidad & Tobago Fortune has been called up by Trinidad & Tobago for the Gold Cup, according to the league.

Impact Fortune has been a regular starter in the midfield for Atlanta recently and is set to miss up to four MLS games due to international duty and depending on how well Trinidad & Tobago performs in the Gold Cup. Fortune will for sure miss Thrusday's clash against New York City and could also be out for the matches against Columbus, Inter Miami and D.C. United if Trinidad & Tobago reaches the final. Until he returns, Mateusz Klich will take on a larger role in the midfield for Atlanta.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Fortune scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 win over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Fortune was able to secure his first goal and goal contribution of the season Sunday, scoring the second goal of the contest in the 20th minute. This comes in his 13th appearance of the season, seeing his sixth start as well. That said, he has started in four of their past five games, with the goal likely to earn him more time as well.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heading out with NT Fortune has been called up by Trinidad & Tobago for both matches against Peru on March 21 and March 25, respectively.

Impact Fortune has been a bench option this season in Atlanta's midfield but will miss Saturday's match against Cincinnati. He should return in time to face New York City FC on March 29. His absence will not force a change in the starting XI.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Exercises contract Fortune will return to Atlanta for 2025 after his contract was exercised.

Impact Fortune is set to play in his third season for Atlanta since joining the team in 2023. He was able to made 17 starts in 32 appearances, scoring once with two assists while totaling 33 tackles, 23 interceptions and 22 clearances. Since Nick Firmino and Tyler Wolff will not be returning, the midfielder will keep his role on the team, getting decent playing time in 2024.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal of match Fortune was injured and subbed out in the 74th minute of Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Charlotte FC. He scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created be...

Impact Fortune was the hero of Saturday's match for Atlanta, with the midfielder scoring the only goal of the match in the 55th minute. This marks only his third goal contribution of the season, with this being his first goal. He has now started in three straight appearances after a stint on the bench, notching one goal on three shots to go along with three chances created and eight tackles in that span.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ajani Fortune's 1st MLS goal powers Atlanta United past Charlotte FC Ajani Fortune scored a second-half goal for his first career MLS tally to give Atlanta United a much-needed victory over host Charlotte FC 1...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Ajani Fortune scores 1st MLS goal, Brad Guzan has 6 saves as Atlanta beats Charlotte 1-0

Ajani Fortune scored his first MLS goal, Brad Guzan stopped six shots and Atlanta United beat Charlotte FC 1-0

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Bags assist Fortune assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus D.C. United.

Impact Fortune assisted on Wednesday's lone goal of the match, finding Thiago Almada in the 79th minute. This marks Fortune's second assist of the season, both coming within his last three appearances. He has come off the bench in their past four games and will hope his rise in form earns him a start shortly.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Fortune assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Fortune delivered his first assist of the season as he set up Xande Silva for a shot from the left side of the box in the 76th minute of play. It marked the second consecutive game that Fortune saw the pitch, after a two-game stretch on the sidelines. He also completed at least 20 passes for the third time in his last four appearances.

JUNE 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Cincinnati Fortune registered one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Fortune made a tackle and a clearance but lost possession six times. He was replaced by Stian Rode Gregersen in the 61st minute. Despite a strong performance in the last US Open Cup fixture, he has yet to replicate similar form in the league.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers lone shot Wednesday Fortune registered one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Fortune registered Atlanta's only shot Wednesday, an attempt in the 64th minute that went wide-right. Wednesday marked just his second start since June 21 as he has mainly featured off the bench when he has been fit. He and his side face elimination from the playoffs if they cannot beat Columbus at home Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes appearances off bench Fortune recorded two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus CF Montreal.

Impact Fortune has not been given much of a role this season, recording two starts in eight appearances with an assist thus far. With the departure of Franco Ibarra to Toronto, the midfielder could climb up the depth chart in his place, but will likely remain a bench role during his first MLS season.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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