TRISTAN MUYUMBA NEWS

Trains Tuesday Muyamba (leg) was a participant in training Tuesday, according to Henry Huguita of Scarves N Spikes.

Impact Muyamba is seeing a solid update as he is back training for the first time since picking up his injury. This is good news for the midfielder but he was expected to be out three weeks and is only just ending the first week of that timeline. That said, he is likely to still need some more time.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss three weeks Muyumba is expected to miss at least the next three weeks of action due to a calf strain and LCL sprain, according to his club.

Impact Muyumba is seeing bad and also good news Tuesday, as he will miss time after being stretchered off Saturday. However, it doesn't appear as bad as thought after the way he was taken off the pitch, as he is expected to miss around three weeks before a return. However, this will depend on his development through his rehabilitation, with Mateusz Klich as a possible replacement moving forward.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Streched off Muyumba registered two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati. He was subbed off due to injury in the 41st minute.

Impact Muyumba had to be taken off by a stretcher Saturday with an apparent leg injury. He is set for scans, with his status for Saturday in jeopardy. The midfielder had started the last three games in the defensive midfield, collecting nine tackles with four interceptions and four clearances in that span.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Muyumba (knee) is back on the bench for Saturday's trip to Orlando.

Impact Muyumba returned to training earlier in the week and is now back on the bench. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough for a decision day start, but he should have a chance to contribute off the bench.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Thursday Muyumba (knee) participated in Thursday's training session and could be available for Saturday's game at Orlando, Doug Roberson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Muyumba missed the team's previous match against the Red Bulls due to injury, but his return to training this week bodes well for his chances of playing in the regular-season finale. That said, Muyumba doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside as a holding midfielder who's better suited to fulfill defensive obligations.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Muyumba (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Red Bulls.

Impact The central midfielder is a surprising addition to the injury report ahead of this weekend, and there's no question Atlanta will miss him as a holding presence. That said, Muyumba doesn't carry a lot of fantasy since he's notched just two assists across 29 appearances (25 starts) in 2024.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes on as sub Muyumba generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Muyumba was able to make an appearance off the bench after missing the last two matches with an injury. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder had started six times in seven MLS games, totaling three chances, four interceptions and 20 tackles in that span.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Muyumba (hip) has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Muyumba has been a regular presence in Atlanta's midfield this season, starting in 23 of his 25 appearances, so his absence will leave a huge void in the defensive side of the ball. He'll aim to recover in time to face Nashville on Sep. 14 after the break.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of Saturday Muyumba (undisclosed) was back in training ahead of Saturday's clash with Charlotte, per Doug Roberson on the AJC.

Impact Muyumba did not feature Saturday after missing the match with an undisclosed injury. He did feature in the two Leagues Cup matches for Atlanta, starting both games. The midfielder will enter Saturday questionable, though is on the right track of returning after training Tuesday.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Muyumba, Gonzalo Pineda on carrying over positive vibes from match against Inter Miami FC and preparing for Charlotte FC | Atlanta United FC Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday

MAY 31, 2024 • ATLUTD.COM

Logs in assist Muyumba assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Inter Miami CF.

Impact Muyumba got his second assist in three matches while getting 14 starts in 15 appearances. He's also recorded 44 tackles (29 won), 15 interceptions and 14 clearances while making four blocks.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Saturday Muyumba assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact Muyumba is not known for his contributions in the attacking threat due to his role of defensive midfielder, but he broke free in this one and managed to set Bartosz Slisz up, allowing the Poland international to score the equalizer. This was Muyumba's first assist of the season, and he figures to continue gaining most of his fantasy value through defensive stats rather than attacking contributions.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed on against Cincinnati Muyumba generated one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Muyumba replaced Dax McCarty in the 74th minute. Despite having only 11 touches, he managed to make a clearance and a tackle. This was his first appearance off the bench, having started all his previous matches. He now has five tackles, three clearances, and two interceptions in the last five games.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Muyumba and Brad Guzan on previous match against the Philadelphia Union and 'believing in every guy in the locker room' | Atlanta United FC Guzan and Muyumba spoke to local media about confidence in the 5-Stripes

APRIL 16, 2024 • ATLUTD.COM

Tristan Muyumba excellent example of winning ball back for Atlanta United | Atlanta United FC The midfielder led Atlanta United in tackles in the 3-0 win over Chicago Fire

APRIL 4, 2024 • ATLUTD.COM

Two tackles in last match Muyumba generated two tackles (zero won) and one interception in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute.

Impact Muyumba joined the club in June as a starter, making 12 starts in 13 appearances. He scored and assisted once while also 40 tackles (19 won) and five clearances on the year. The midfielder will return for the second year of his contract in 2024 as he is expected to keep his defensive midfield role.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles Muyumba registered five tackles (four won) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Muyumba brings his average tackles per match to 3.1 after recording 19 (nine won) in the last six matches. He also has a goal and an assist since joining the league in July.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in assist Muyumba assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Muyumba got his first MLS career assist during Wednesday's loss. In eight matches since joining the league, the midfielder has recorded a goal and an assist with 23 tackles (10 won).

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Inter Miami Muyumba scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created one chance, made four tackles (two won) and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 5-2 win ov...

Impact Muyumba was a key player for Atlanta as he scored a header from close range in the 36th minute, equalizing the score after Leonardo Campana's opener for the visitors. He also displayed a lot of tenacity in the middle of the park to help his side preventing the opposition from generating plays as they are used to. This was the first career MLS goal for the defensive midfielder, who will try to keep it up during Wednesday's visit to D.C. United.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Muyumba equalizes against Inter Miami for first career club goal | Atlanta United FC The midfielder from France equalized the match 1-1 in the 36th minute

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Records two tackles Muyumba recorded two tackles (one won) during the 2-2 draw to FC Dallas on Sep 2.

Impact Since joining Atlanta, Muyumba has made three starts in four appearances. In that span, he's logged in 12 tackles (six won) with four chances created while getting consistent start in the defensive midfield.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Muyumba played important role in Atlanta United's shutout "I like to control the game to create space for my teammates. So I work for the team and my teammates.”

AUGUST 22, 2023 • AJC.COM

17 Questions with Tristan Muyumba | Atlanta United FC Here are 17 things to know about Atlanta’s newest signing

JULY 31, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Tristan Muyumba glad to sign with Atlanta United Tristan Muyumba said on Monday he signed with Atlanta United because it’s a “big club” and that he appreciated the attention from Vice Presi...

JULY 10, 2023 • AJC.COM

Transfers to Atlanta Muyumba has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Atlanta United after transferring from EA Guingamp, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Muyumba has four goals and four assists in Ligue 2 to his name from 70 appearances since joining Guingamp's senior side in January 2021. The 26-year-old midfielder is now moving to MLS, where he will challenge Franco Ibarra (not injury related), Matheus Rossetto, Santiago Sosa and Amar Sejdic for a spot in the starting XI at his new side. Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the club is hoping for Muyumba to be available by the start of the Leagues Cup later this month.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE