Atlanta United acquire goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo on loan from Lanus | MLSSoccer.com

The transfer provides depth to Atlanta’s goalkeeping place, which has been hit closely by accidents. Traditional starter Brad Guzan lately suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his proper leg, and offseason signing Dylan Castanheira is out long-term whereas recovering from a ruptured left Achilles tendon sustained in early April. Their different offseason signing, veteran Bobby Shuttleworth, is at present first on the depth chart.

Rios Novo is conversant in the 5 Stripes after spending the 2021 season with Atlanta United 2 on mortgage from Lanús. The 19-year-old additionally debuted for the primary group throughout their 2021 Concacaf Champions league collection in opposition to Costa Rica’s LD Alajuelense, placing in a memorable efficiency to assist Atlanta attain the CCL quarterfinals.

“We’re happy to welcome Rocco again to Atlanta and stay up for integrating him into the group,” Atlanta United VP and technical director Carlos Bocanegra mentioned in a launch. “He is a younger, gifted participant who we’re very conversant in who will add competitors to our goalkeeping group.”