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MLS Footnotes: Will Shaqiri's return light fire under Chicago?

Two of Major League Soccer's biggest stars could go head-to-head Sunday, when Xherdan Shaqiri's Chicago Fire will play Thiago Almada's Atlan...

APRIL 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Footnotes: Will Shaqiri's return light fire under Chicago?

Atlanta United's Giorgos Giakoumakis, Thiago Almada day to day More tests on the players coming Saturday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • AJC.COM

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Training with team Giakoumakis (upper leg) returned to team training with Atlanta United on Friday, Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Giakoumakis suffered a leg injury in the draw against Toronto last weekend but he's back in training now and is trending towards at least being available to face the Fire on Saturday. Miguel Berry could get the start up front if Giakoumakis isn't quite fit enough to make the XI.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Wiley makes international debut for United States men's national team | Atlanta United FC The 18-year-old defender made his first appearance for the USMNT against Mexico on Wednesday

APRIL 20, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

How To Watch: Caleb Wiley and the U.S. men's national team take on Mexico | Atlanta United FC The 2023 Allstate Continental Clásico kicks off at 10 p.m.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Thiago Almada - Returns to training Almada (lower leg) was back in training with Atlanta United on Wednesday, The Striker's Sam Jones reports ahead of the clash against the Fire this weekend.

Impact Almada missed last weekend's draw with Toronto FC due to a lower leg injury, but he's already back with the squad and seems likely to return to action against Chicago on Sunday. Amar Sejdic pushed up into attacking midfield in his absence versus Toronto, with Santiago Sosa and Matheus Rossetto filling in at holding midfield.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Training individually Giakoumakis (upper leg) was doing individual work in training with Atlanta United on Wednesday, Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Giakoumakis picked up a leg injury in last weekend's draw with Toronto, which makes his status uncertain heading into Saturday's clash against the Fire. Miguel Berry could replace him up front in the XI if necessary, though it would be a big loss of Giakoumakis was forced to miss out on the game as he's scored in all four of his MLS starts.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Sosa - Takes two shots in draw Sosa took two shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC. He also made a block, three clearances and three interceptions in the matc...

Impact Sosa made his second start of the season in defensive midfield on Saturday while Thiago Almada (lower leg) and Franco Ibarra (suspension) both missed out.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Gutman - Takes shot in draw Gutman made a block, an interception and took a shot in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Gutman made his first appearance since March on Saturday after recovering from a groin injury. He is likely to return to the XI at left-back once he's back up to full fitness.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Wiley - Takes shot in draw Wiley took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Wiley has slid back to left-back while Derrick Etienne has taken over on the wing recently, but Andrew Gutman (groin) is returning from injury so Wiley could push back up in the XI soon enough.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Machop Chol on first career goal: 'It was a whirlwind of emotions' | Atlanta United FC The Homegrown scored his first career goal on Saturday in the 2-2 draw in Toronto

APRIL 17, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Thiago Almada - Out against Toronto Almada (lower leg) was not involved in Saturday's draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Almada missed out on Saturday's match due to an injury he picked up during the week. Santiago Sosa and Matheus Rossetto replaced him and the suspended Franco Ibarra in midfield while Amar Sejdic slid up into a more attacking role, but Atlanta will hope that Almada is fit enough to return by next weekend's clash against the Fire.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Ibarra - Eligible to return from suspension Ibarra will be available for next weekend's clash against the Fire after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Ibarra missed Saturday's draw with Toronto after getting sent off in the previous match against NYCFC. Santiago Sosa and Matheus Rossetto started in defensive midfield in place of Ibarra and Thiago Almada (lower leg), but Ibarra at least is likely to slot straight back into the XI to face Chicago next weekend.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Araujo - Registers assist Araujo assisted once to go with three tackle (one won) and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Araujo got his first assist of the season to add on to his two goals in 2023. Despite contributing to three goals, he has had a slow start to the year with just seven tackles (four won), four crosses (one won) and four chances created in the last five matches. He typically averages 3.3 crosses a contest, but is only averaging 2.1 in the first eight matches to start the campaign.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Machop Chol - Scores off bench Chol scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Chol got his first career MLS goal with a goal as a substitute Saturday. He has not been able to capture a steady role with the team, making just four starts in 18 appearances since 2021. Most of this also has to do with several stints on the injury list. If the forward can keep healthy this season, he can work himself up the depth chart for the team with already a goal this campaign.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lennon - Records assist Lennon assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Lennon is having a great start to the season, totaling already a goal and two assists as a right back. With 49 crosses (14 accurate) thus far, he is averaging 6.1 a match. On top of this, the defender has generated 19 clearances and 10 tackles (seven won).

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Westberg - Allows two in first start Westberg registered two saves and allowed two goals with two clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Westberg was called up in a tough match Saturday with Brad Guzan (knee) expected to miss a few months with injury. He ended the 2022 season starting the last four games with Toronto, allowing 13 goals with 19 saves in that span. The keeper will face off against Chicago Fire in the next contest on Saturday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five matches.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC vs. Atlanta United FC

APRIL 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Giakoumakis scores again, but Toronto rallies to tie Atlanta

Brandon Servania scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to offset a historic night by Atlanta United’s Giorgos Giakoumakis, helping Toronto FC earn a 2-2 draw

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Giorgos Giakoumakis - Comes off holding leg Giakoumakis (upper leg) limped off during the second half of Saturday's trip to Toronto.

Impact Giakoumakis came off in the second half while holding his upper right leg. The forward was replaced by Miguel Berry, who would figure to see time in the starting XI if the injury to Giakoumakis proves to be serious.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Without GK Brad Guzan, Atlanta United visit Toronto FC Veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan won’t be making the trip north of the border when Atlanta United plays Saturday at Toronto FC. Guzan suffered...

APRIL 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Atlanta United's Garth Lagerwey: How Homegrown territories work Atlanta United President Garth Lagerwey will answer a question posed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution each week about the team, MLS or so...

APRIL 14, 2023 • AJC.COM

Thiago Almada - Status uncertain for Saturday Almada will be questionable for the clash against Toronto FC this weekend with a lower leg injury, Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday.

Impact Almada has been one of the best players in MLS this season with four goals and a league-leading five assists through six appearances in attacking midfield, but he will be facing a fitness test in order to be available against Toronto on Saturday. With Franco Ibarra already suspended for the match, Santiago Sosa and Matheus Rossetto could make the XI as midfield replacements if necessary.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto brings draw streak into matchup against Atlanta United

Toronto takes on Atlanta United after playing to a draw in three consecutive games

APRIL 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Quentin Westberg, Caleb Wiley stepping into bigger roles for Atlanta, USMNT | Atlanta United FC Ozzie Alonso rejoined training for the first time since tearing his ACL last season

APRIL 13, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

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