THIAGO ALMADA NEWS

Scores goal, assist vs. Philly Almada scored a goal and recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-0 victory against the Union. He took four shots (two on target) and created five chances overall in the match.

Impact Almada was involved in both of his side's goals on Sunday, scoring the first off the half-volley from just outside the box after his direct free kick was blocked by the wall before setting up Brooks Lennon for the second. Almada is now up to eight goals and nine assists on the season.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada scores goal, adds assist as Atlanta United beats Union 2-0

Thiago Almada scored a goal and added an assist

JULY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Thiago Almada's goal, assist leads Atlanta United to 2-0 win over Philadelphia Union | Atlanta United FC Almada scored his eighth goal of the season, sixth from outside 18-yard box

JULY 2, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Thiago Almada scores MLS-leading sixth goal from outside 18-yard box | Atlanta United FC The midfielder opened the scoring against Philadelphia Union in the seventh minute

JULY 2, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

USMNT's Zimmerman, Morris highlight MLS All-Star roster

USMNT's Walker Zimmerman joins reigning league MVP Hany Mukhtar and other MLS stars on the Major League Soccer All-Star Game's 26-player ros...

JUNE 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Whips in three crosses Almada crossed three times inaccurately during Saturday's 4-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Almada was held off the scoresheet as Atlanta were shutout on Saturday. The attacker remains the MLS leader with eight assists in his 17 appearances though he has just one assist in his past five games played.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Almada (not injury related) has returned to training with Atlanta United and should be available for the clash against the Red Bulls this weekend, Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Jour...

Impact Almada missed the midweek draw with NYCFC while returning from international duty with Argentina, but he will be expected to return to the XI in attacking midfield versus New York on Saturday.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Wednesday Almada (not injury related) will officially be questionable to face NYCFC midweek, according to Atlanta's availability report.

Impact Almada played the final five minutes or so of Argentina's international friendly in Indonesia on Monday, but he might be a late call for Wednesday's game as he travels back to Atlanta. If he's able to get back to his club team in time to start against New York City, then the World Cup winner is a must-play as he leads MLS in assists (eight) and chances created (50) from midfield, and he's scored seven goals from 63 shots (third-most in the league) as well.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Almada: Messi will "enjoy" new MLS chapter | MLSSoccer.com Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada is convinced that Lionel Messi will “enjoy” coming to Major League Soccer.

JUNE 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Called up to national team Almada will link up with the Argentina national team for upcoming friendlies on June 15 and 19.

Impact Almada might be questionable for next week's MLS clash against NYCFC just two days after his country's final friendly this window in Indonesia.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Almada took three shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against D.C. United. He also made an interception in the match, and he created two chances overall.

Impact Almada set up Andrew Gutman's eventual winner Saturday with a lovely through ball, bringing him up to a league-high eight assists to go along with his seven goals this season. He's averaging 3.9 shots (1.3 on target) and 3.1 chances created per MLS match in 2023.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against New England Almada took seven shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against the Revolution. He also won one of one tackles and created three chances in the match.

Impact Almada scored his seventh goal of the season on Wednesday, and almost had another as he slammed a first-half free kick off the crossbar. Incredibly, Almada leads MLS in assists (seven), chances created (47) and shots (59), and he ranks joint-second in shots on goal (20) and is in the top-10 for goals.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses Almada registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact For the first time this month, Almada logged more than five crosses. Though unable to record an assist like he did on May 13 or May 21, the attacking midfielder's cross volume indicates he is a promising playmaker Atlanta United can continue to rely on moving forward.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada called up for Argentina friendlies in June | MLSSoccer.com Thiago Almada continues to be a mainstay on the Argentina men's national team, earning his second call up of 2023 for La Albiceleste's frien...

MAY 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Thiago Almada featured in EA Sports FIFA 23 Team of the Season | Atlanta United FC The FIFA 23 MLS Team of the Season is out, honoring the league's best performers from the 2022 season. Eight players, highlighted by three f...

MAY 22, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Records assist in draw Almada created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-3 draw against the Fire. He also took six shots (four on target) and made an interception in the match.

Impact Almada set up a Giorgos Giakoumakis strike Saturday with his seventh assist of the season, and it was also his rebounded shot from a free kick that led to Andrew Gutman's opener against Chicago. The World Cup winner has four direct goal involvements in his last five league appearances, as well as 27 total shots and 17 chances created in that span.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores free kick against Colorado Almada took seven shots (three on target) and scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids. He also made an interception and created four chances in the match.

Impact Almada banged in his sixth goal of the season on Wednesday, and his third from a direct free kick. He also posted his fifth game of the campaign with at least five shots taken, as well as his seventh match with at least four chances. Quite simply, the World Cup winner is a must-play every time he lines up for Atlanta United.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Almada, late flurry lift Atlanta United over Rapids 4-0

Thiago Almada had a first-half goal and Atlanta United scored three times in the final 10 minutes of regulation to cruise to a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids

MAY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Thiago Almada! Atlanta United's star scores MUST-SEE golazo | MLSSoccer.com He's done it again!

MAY 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Records assist against Charlotte Almada created six chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Charlotte FC. He also took a shot and made an interception in the match.

Impact Almada set up a late Juan Jose Purata headed goal with a corner kick on Saturday for his league-high sixth assist of the season. This was his sixth game out of 10 MLS appearances with at least four chances created.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes eight shots against Miami Almada took eight shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Inter Miami.

Impact Almada posted his sixth game of the season with at least three shots taken on Saturday, and incredibly it was already his second game with eight shots. He leads the league in assists (five) and is second only to San Jose's Cristian Espinoza in direct goal involvements with 10.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MVP Power Rankings: LAFC's Dénis Bouanga overtakes Atlanta's Thiago Almada | MLSSoccer.com It’s back. A somehow even more subjective rankings column than the regular Power Rankings. Not only do voters get to arbitrarily define "pow...

MAY 5, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM