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Keeps up with training Etienne (ankle) is continuing his training with the team ahead of Saturday's match against New England, per Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Etienne is making great progress in his recovery and could make his season debut Saturday. If he is ruled fit, the midfielder will likely start off the bench at minimum, with Xande Silva still expected to start in the starting XI, alongside Thiago Almada and Saba Lobzhanldze.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Etienne (ankle) is training with the team ahead of Saturday's trip to Columbus Crew, per Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Etienne was given a 4-6 week timeline of return after injuring his ankle on Feb 3, which still leaves him doubtful for the opener against Columbus Crew. Xande Silva is expected to get the start in the midfield, with Etienne likely to keep a bench role once back from injury.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured for start of season Etienne went down in training this week, picking up an ankle injury that will cause him to miss four to six weeks of action, the club announced Saturday per Doug Roberson of the At...

Impact Etienne will no longer be an option to start the season for Atlanta, having picked up an ankle injury that will cause him to miss all of February. It's a tough blow for any player to miss the start of the season, so he will hope for a speedy recovery and possibly return sooner than thought. After beginning the season in the starting XI last year, the midfielder ended the campaign mainly playing off the bench, so hopefully, his absence won't affect the team to start this season all that much.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falling in depth chart Etienne has been an unused sub the last four MLS matches for Atlanta United.

Impact Etienne had been given a decent amount of playing time to open up the season, but since returning from the Gold Cup with Haiti, he's falling out of favorite to even play, failing to make an appearances his last four games, with Tyler Wolff getting more of the playing time over him at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Etienne is back with the team after serving time with the Haiti national team in the Gold Cup, reports Henry Higuita of Dirty South Soccer.

Impact Etienne had only missed three matches with the team and could see himself start as soon as Saturday in the midfield. He's started the last six games prior to leaving for international duty, recording 12 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departing for Gold Cup Etienne has been called up by the Haiti national team to compete in the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss at least three MLS games for Atlanta United.

Impact Etienne has started 11 of Atlanta's last 13 league matches mostly on the left wing, but he'll be unavailable to his club for a few weeks while away at the Gold Cup with Haiti. With Luiz Araujo seemingly set to leave the club, Tyler Wolff or Brooks Lennon could both be options to replace Etienne on the wing in the XI.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Etienne took two shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against the Revolution.

Impact Etienne was dangerous on the left wing in Wednesday's back-and-forth match against New England, but he's still looking to add to his lone goal involvement on the season, which was an assist that came in a 5-1 drubbing of Portland back in mid-March.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in heavy win Etienne took two shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids.

Impact Etienne returned to the XI on the left wing Wednesday and was active if unspectacular in his side's comfortable win over Colorado. He should get a run in the starting lineup over the next month or so while Caleb Wiley (not injury related) competes at the upcoming u-20 World Cup.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Etienne took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Inter Miami. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Etienne lined up on the right wing Saturday with Luiz Araujo (groin) only fit enough to feature off the bench. Etienne has two shots and one assist from seven chances created across his 10 MLS appearances (five starts) for Atlanta.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in first start Etienne made a clearance and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne returned from the international window and made his first start for Atlanta on Saturday, lining up on the left wing while Caleb Wiley slid back to replace the injured Andrew Gutman (groin).

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Etienne (not injury related) has returned to Atlanta and should be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne missed last weekend's loss to the Crew while on national team duty with Haiti, but he's back with his club team now and should be available to feature against New York on Saturday. He has come off the bench in all four of his MLS appearances since joining Atlanta this offseason.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Haiti Etienne was called up for the Haiti national team for a pair of CONCACAF Nations League matches.

Impact Etienne will be active with Haiti on Mar. 25 and Mar. 28, ruling him out for a Saturday trip to Columbus. Etienne has registered one assist during four appearances, all of which came off the bench. The midfielder's absence will be felt, but isn't likely to change the starting XI.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in win Etienne came off the bench to bag an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over Portland.

Impact Etienne made his fourth substitute appearance of the season, replacing Caleb Wiley in the 73rd minute and assisted his team's fifth goal late on. He faces a tough battle to get into the starting 11 with so many of the club's attacking midfielders in good form.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLS Footnotes: Atlanta's blueprint for making 'success inevitable'

Creates two chances off bench Etienne subbed into Saturday's match against the Earthquakes in the 56th minute and created two chances in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Etienne replaced Caleb Wiley just before the hour mark of Saturday's game, and the winter signing from Columbus is likely to take over as the preferred option on the left wing as the season progresses.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United signs free-agent midfielder Derrick Etienne

Atlanta United has signed free-agent midfielder Derrick Etienne, who scored a career-best nine goals for the Columbus Crew this past season

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Transfers to Atlanta Etienne has signed a three-year contract with Atlanta United with the option to extend for two additional years after leaving Columbus as a free agent, the club announced Wednesday...

Impact Etienne made 90 appearances in all competitions during a three-season stint with the Crew, but he really broke out in 2022 as he finished second on the team with nine goals and six assists from the left wing. The 26-year-old is now moving to Atlanta, where he can take over from the departing Ronaldo Cisneros and the teenager Caleb Wiley in the position, though he will still be competing with Marcelino Moreno.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of contract with Columbus Etienne's contract with the Crew has run out and he will become a free agent if no new deal is agreed upon by the turn of the calendar year.

Impact Etienne is one of seven Columbus players who do not currently have a contract for 2023, but the club said that it's currently in discussions with "select players" about returning in its end-of-year roster decisions. Etienne finished second on the team in both goals (nine) and assists (six) this season, so he is likely one of the candidates that the Crew would like to keep if they can.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando tops Columbus 2-1, earns final playoff berth in East

Facundo Torres scored on a penalty kick in the 84th minute and Orlando City grabbed the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores, comes off injured against Orlando Etienne was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Orlando City in the 41st minute after suffering an apparent injury. He scored a goal in the match before being taken off.

Impact Etienne opened the scoring in Sunday's huge Decision Day clash but had to come off injured just minutes later. Kevin Molino replaced him on the left wing, but the Crew didn't do enough to earn a result and clinch a spot in the playoffs without him. Etienne's season ends with nine goals and six assists in 33 appearances (25 starts), which is by far the 25-year-old's best campaign in MLS to date.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Etienne leads the Columbus Crew against Orlando City

Derrick Etienne leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Orlando City after scoring two goals against the New York Red Bulls

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Records assist in draw Etienne took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made two interceptions, won one of two tackles and created four chances overall in the...

Impact Etienne set up a Luis Diaz goal on Wednesday before Charlotte came back to force a draw in the second half. He has six shots (three on target) and four chances created with two goals and an assist across his last 87 minutes of game time, and he'll want to extend that form through Sunday's Decision Day clash against Orlando City.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crew defeat Red Bulls 2-1 on Etienne's game-winner

Derrick Etienne scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for the Columbus Crew over the New York Red Bulls

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Nets brace as substitute Etienne scored twice while taking five shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne entered the match in the 70th minute and scored two goals after the 89th to claim all three points for the Crew. The goals upped the midfielder's season total to eight while his five shots led Columbus in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Timbers Etienne (knee) made the bench for Sunday's match against Portland.

Impact Etienne appeared to hurt his knee late into Wednesday's loss to Inter Miami and it has forced him out of the lineup after starting in four straight games. Kevin Molino will get a chance to start while Etienne has his minutes limited.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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