The preseason wrapped up last weekend with a win over expansion club St. Louis CITY SC in a preseason friendly. Now, Atlanta United turns the corner toward the club's seventh season of play in MLS, and head coach Gonzalo Pineda and forward Luiz Araújo speak to the media ahead of Atlanta United's Home Opener vs San Jose Earthquakes.
Thursday marked the first media availability of the season on a match week. The open part of training was brief, but we saw the group warm up on the near side of the pitch in their sleek new grey training tops. Then, players took part in two-touch passing, working the ball around a mannequin before sending it to a teammate on the other side. The training group included Luis Abram, the new international acquisition who played some minutes for Atlanta United in St. Louis, and Luke Brennan, the 17-year-old who quickly made a name for himself by scoring a goal during the American Family Insurance Cup on February 15.
There's a lot of anticipation for Saturday, and there's a lot to look forward to, including seeing the team in the new primary kit for the new season. Here are a few other things to come out of media availability on Thursday.
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By Atlanta United FC
February 24, 2023