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Starting XI and roster notes: Paulo Díaz starts for first time as a 5-Stripe against Kansas City | Atlanta United FC Head coach Tata Martino makes just one change to the midweek lineup, bringing in the Chilean center back

AUGUST 23 • ATLUTD.COM

Available after visa clearance Diaz is now available after resolving visa-related issues that had delayed his Atlanta United debut, according to Soccer with Doug.

Impact Diaz had been unable to make his Atlanta United debut due to unresolved visa-related issues, keeping the former River Plate and Chile center back out of the squad despite being signed and ready to contribute. With his visa now sorted, he should finally be available to suit up, clearing the way for him to step into a role he is expected to hold as a regular starter at the back once he gets on the field.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not able to play yet Diaz (not injury related) is out for Saturday's game at Philadelphia.

Impact Diaz has yet to solve his visa-related issues, meaning the former River Plate and Chile center-back will remain sidelined once again. Diaz is expected to be a regular at the back for Atlanta and should be a lock to start when available, but it remains to be seen when he'll get the green light to suit up. His next chance to feature will come against the New York Red Bulls on Aug. 15 after the opening phase of the Leagues Cup.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union play Atlanta United following shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Seattle Sounders 1-0, the Philadelphia Union face Atlanta United

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Remains out due to visa issues Diaz (not injury related) is out for Saturday's game against New England since he remains without a visa.

Impact Diaz should be a regular starter for Atlanta United once he's available, but that won't happen this weekend. It remains to be seen if the Chile international will be able to play against Philadelphia on Aug. 1 in the last MLS game before the start of the Leagues Cup.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive signings Júnior Alonso, Paulo Díaz introduced | Atlanta United FC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson spoke Monday alongside his club's two new center backs

JULY 21 • ATLUTD.COM

Set to miss trip again Diaz is set to not feature in his second game since signing with Atlanta, as he remains without a visa, per head coach Tata Martino, according to Scarves and Spikes.

Impact Diaz has yet to see the field for Atlanta since signing, and Martino's update that a visa this week is unlikely all but rules out him traveling for the Charlotte match, just as he already missed the trip to Nashville. The delay extends what was already an adjustment period for a new veteran signing, and there's still no clear sense of when the paperwork issue will actually be resolved.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC hosts Atlanta United after shutout win

A game after shutting out the New England Revolution 1-0, Charlotte FC hosts Atlanta United

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Not an option yet Diaz is out for the time being as he finalizes his paperwork following his move to Atlanta, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Diaz is not yet an option for Atlanta after signing with the club a few days ago, as he is still finalizing paperwork in his move to America. He is likely to contend for minutes once an option, as he is a useful veteran central defender. However, it may take some time for him to see the field, needing to get used to the club and his teammates first.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United sign Chilean defender Paulo Díaz | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Atlanta United have signed Chilean international defender Paulo Díaz, the club announced Tuesday. Díaz is u...

JULY 14 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Atlanta United Diaz signed with Atlanta United through the 2027-28 season, with options for 2028-29 and 2029-30, after departing River Plate, the club announced.

Impact Diaz has made 364 career club appearances with 27 goals and 11 assists across stints in Chile, Argentina and Saudi Arabia, winning eight titles along the way, including seven trophies during his seven seasons at River Plate. The center back began his career at Palestino before moving through Colo-Colo, San Lorenzo and Al-Ahli, adding 69 appearances for San Lorenzo alone with eight goals and four assists. He has also made 56 appearances for Chile's national team, including 25 World Cup qualifying matches and five Copa America appearances. Diaz is expected to bring experience and defensive stability to Atlanta United's backline once his international roster paperwork is finalized.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE