FRANCO IBARRA NEWS

Atlanta United loan Franco Ibarra to Rosario Central | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Atlanta United have loaned midfielder Franco Ibarra to Argentina Primera División side Rosario Central through...

JANUARY 11, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Loan ends early Ibarra's loan with Toronto was terminated on Thursday, announced by manager John Herdman, per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Ibarra's stint with Toronto will be coming to an end early after having his loan terminated on Thursday. He will not be an option for the rest of the season as he returns home to his parent club, Atlanta United. The midfielder joined Toronto midseason, appearing in seven matches while contributing three shots, eight clearances, eight interceptions and ten tackles. He had a higher rate of production and earned more time on the field in the first half of the season with Atlanta and should fight for normal minutes with them next season.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Move to Toronto offical Ibarra will move to Toronto for a season-long loan from Atlanta United for $50,000 in General Allocation Money after the team have reached its capacity of a U-22 Initiative Player...

Impact Ibarra had already said his goodbyes to Atlanta after the team decided to send him on a loan while reaching its capacity of U-22 players. He could help provide help to Toronto's attack, who have struggled to provide with the lack of chemistry coming from the midfield. The 22-year-old still has to serve his one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation, then he will be eligible to play for Toronto as soon as Saturday against New England.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United lend M Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC Atlanta United is lending midfielder Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season.

JULY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Atlanta United loan midfielder Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan - TOR receive: Franco Ibarra - ATL receive: $50k GAM Toronto FC have acquired defensive midfielder Franco Ibar...

JULY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Atlanta United loans Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC  | Atlanta United FC Argentine will spend the rest of 2023 season with Canadian side

JULY 10, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Says goodbye to Atlanta Ibarra will depart from the club after announcing on social media that he will leave as he will be sent on loan to Toronto FC, reports Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitu...

Impact Ibarra has expressed his frustration with the club for not keeping him for the remainder of the season after being a regular starter for the club, starting 15 of the 17 matches played. Within that span, he has been averaging 3.5 tackles per match. Once his loan to Toronto becomes official, he is expected to slide right into the starting XI, alongside Mark-Anthony Kaye in the defensive midfield for the struggling side.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Ibarra (suspension) did not practice with Atlanta United on Thursday as he's reportedly set to be loaned away from the club for the rest of 2023.

Impact Ibarra has been a successful u-22 signing for Atlanta and he's started 15 of the club's 21 league matches in defensive midfield this season. He's suspended for yellow card accumulation this weekend and won't be available anyway, but The Athletic's Tom Bogert reports that Atlanta might have to loan Ibarra out for the remainder of the campaign in order to remain within the league's roster rules and not have many u-22 initiative players at one time.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Ibarra will not be an option for Saturday's match against Montreal after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Ibarra has yet to score for the team, totaling 15 starts in 17 appearances while generating 61 tackles (33 won) and 32 appearances. Either Matheus Rossetto or Santiago Sosa could see the start at the defensive midfield in his absence.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Ibarra took two shots and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 2-0 victory against the Union.

Impact Ibarra had a solid showing on both sides of the ball Sunday as his side shut out the reigning Eastern Conference champions Philadelphia. He's started eight of Atlanta's last 10 league matches in defensive midfield.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At risk of another suspension Ibarra recorded six tackles (four won), four clearances and one interception in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Ibarra was brilliant against LAFC to help keep the clean sheet Wednesday. He is now averaging about 4.2 tackles and two clearances per match in 13 appearances. However, the midfielder is at risk of serving another suspension after picking up two yellow cards in a row after picking up five yellow cards during his first 11 games.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return from suspension Ibarra will be eligible to feature in Wednesday's clash against the Revolution after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Ibarra missed Saturday's draw with Orlando City while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'll be able to return to action against New England in midweek. He could continue rotating with Santiago Sosa and Matheus Rossetto for starts in defensive midfield while Amar Sejdic (calf) remains injured.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Orlando Ibarra will miss next weekend's clash against Orlando City with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Ibarra picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's draw against the Fire, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Santiago Sosa is likely to return to the XI in his place in defensive midfield.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Charlotte Ibarra is in the lineup for Saturday's match against Charlotte FC.

Impact Ibarra is back in the lineup after missing last match with a concussion. He's previously started eight times in nine appearances, recording 26 tackles (19 won) and 18 clearances thus far.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Ibarra (concussion) was back in team training with Atlanta United on Tuesday, Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Ibarra missed last weekend's loss to Inter Miami while in the concussion protocols, but he's making progress with his recovery and could be available to return to action against Charlotte on Saturday.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Ibarra is currently in the concussion protocols and will not be available for Saturday's clash against Inter Miami, Atlanta manager Gonzalo Pineda told reporters on Thursday.

Impact Ibarra started each of Atlanta's first seven games of the season in defensive midfield, but he's been limited to just one appearance off the bench in the three matches since and has now been ruled out against Miami this weekend.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Sent off Saturday Ibarra was issued a red card during Saturday's match against New York City F.C

Impact ames Sands was originally given a yellow card for the tackle towards Ibarra, however it was overturned and a red card was issued to him instead. He will now miss his first match of the season next Saturday against Toronto. Santiago Sosa will likely start in his place in the defensive midfield in his absence.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up defensive stats Ibarra registered seven tackles (six won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 6-1 defeat against the Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Statistically, Ibarra had a nice day Saturday, as he won six of his seven attempted tackles, made seven clearances and one interception in his full 90 minutes. However, with his side conceding six goals, that production is a minor consolation prize for him.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles in draw Ibarra took a shot and won four of eight tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Ibarra has started each of Atlanta's first two games of the season alongside Matheus Rossetto in defensive midfield, but the returning Santiago Sosa (suspension) is likely to replace one of them in the XI soon.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United's Franco Ibarra settling into his natural role Atlanta United midfielder Franco Ibarra knows his role.

MARCH 1, 2023 • AJC.COM

Comes off bench in season finale Ibarra subbed in for the final half hour or so of Sunday's match against NYCFC and he won one of one tackles in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Ibarra made 20 appearances (11 starts) this season for Atlanta, and he recorded his first assist in MLS against Toronto back in June. The 21-year-old faces plenty of competition in defensive midfield at the club -- Santiago Sosa, Matheus Rossetto and Amar Sejdic to name a few -- but he could continue to develop and improve in 2023.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Sunday Ibarra picked up his fifth yellow card of the season versus New York City Red Bulls and will be suspended against New York City FC on Sunday

Impact Ibarra had started eight straight matches, in which he registered one assist, five shots (zero on target) and 28 tackles (18 won) but will now have to watch from the sidelines. Without Ibarra in the squad, Emerson Hyndman could be in line to step into the starting XI on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss to Toronto Ibarra tallied one assist, one shot (off target), two fouls drawn and three dispossessions in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Toronto FC.

Impact Ibarra delivered a brilliant ball to find the magnificent run of Luiz Araujo for the equalizer early in the second half but he was actually a bit quiet overall. That was his first major contribution of the season and he hasn't really produced much offensively. With 16 tackles, 10 interceptions and eight fouls drawn over the past five matches though he's still offered some production on regular basis.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on against D.C. Ibarra (hamstring) played the final half hour or so of Saturday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United, and he took a shot, made two clearances and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Ibarra made his first appearance of the season Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in the preseason. He's behind Matheus Rossetto and Santiago Sosa in the depth chart at midfield for the moment, but with Osvaldo Alonso likely out for the season with a torn ACL, he should still see plenty of playing time for Atlanta.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE