Atlanta United roster

Age: 22

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One of the team’s three Designated Players. … Atlanta United reportedly beat out several teams in Europe to sign him. … He is capable of playing in the center of the midfield as a playmaker, or out wide. … Though slight of frame, he has good vision and speed.

Mikey Ambrose

Position: Left fullback

Home: El Paso, Texas

Age: 23

Twitter: @mikeyambrose3

He has the speed to get up and down the flank, a must in Gerardo Martino’s system. … Will be interesting to see how much he gets to play with U.S. men’s national team player Greg Garza ahead of him. … Atlanta United acquired him in the expansion draft.

Yamil Asad

Position: Midfielder/Forward

Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Age: 22

Twitter: @yamilasad11

Scored a beautiful goal in the exhibition opener against Chattanooga. … Like many of the midfielders on the roster, he can be deployed at a variety of positions. … Very quick with a solid right-footed shot. … Atlanta United acquired him on a loan from Velez Sarsfield in Argentina.

Mark Bloom

Position: Right fullback

Home: Marietta

Age: 29

Twitter: @markbloom21

Can play right or left fullback, but prefers to play on the right side. … Career was off to a promising start in Toronto before injuries sidelined him. … Atlanta United acquired him in a trade following the expansion draft. … Played at Lassiter High and Berry College.

Andrew Carleton

Position: Midfielder

Home: Powder Springs

Age: 16

Twitter: @andrewcarleton7

The team’s first Homegrown Player signing. … Atlanta United beat out at least one club in Europe to sign him. … A very confident player who plays older than his 16 years. … It will be interesting to see how often he is used by Martino this season.

Carlos Carmona

Position: Defensive midfielder

Home: Coquimbo, Chile

Age: 29

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Signed after Atalanta in Italy terminated his contract by mutual consent. … Made more than 150 appearances with two different teams in Italy. … Was a part of the Chilean national team that won the Copa America. … Very calm on the ball.

Greg Garza

Position: Left fullback

Home: Grapevine, Texas

Age: 25

Twitter: @gmgarza4

Acquired on a season-long loan with an option to purchase from Tijuana in Mexico’s first division. … Was called to the U.S. men’s national team in January and started in a friendly against Serbia. … A good crosser of the ball.

Chris Goslin

Position: Midfielder

Home: Locust Grove

Age: 16

Twitter: @chrisgoslin17

The team’s second Homegrown Player signing. … Has represented the U.S. on a variety of levels of youth national teams. … Product of Georgia United.

Julian Gressel

Position: Midfielder

Home: Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany

Age: 23

Twitter: @juliangressel

Selected with the eight pick in the first round of the SuperDraft. … Can play most positions in the midfield. … Played four years at Providence College, where he scored 30 goals and had 26 assists in 83 appearances. … Likely to be used a sub, though Martino said he will push for a starting spot.

Harrison Heath

Position: Midfielder

Home: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England

Age: 20

Twitter: @harrisonheathy1

Acquired in a trade with Orlando City, where he played previous three seasons. … He is the son of Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath, who is formerly the coach at Orlando. … Likely to be used as a sub this season.

Kenwyne Jones

Position: Forward

Home: Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago

Age: 32

Twitter: @kenwynejonestt

One of the first players signed by Atlanta United. … Scored 86 goals as a player in England in the Premier League, Championship and League One. … At 6-foot-2, he is a big target in the penalty box for crosses or on corner kicks. … Has more than 80 appearances for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.

Alec Kann

Position: Goalkeeper

Home: Decatur

Age: 26

Twitter: @akann90

Acquired in the expansion draft from Sporting Kansas City, where he made seven appearances. … Broke through in MLS with Chicago. … Has spent time with USL teams in Charlotte and St. Louis. … Played in college at Furman. … Likely starter in goal and expected to compete with Brad Guzan when he arrives this summer.

Alex Kapp

Position: Goalkeeper

Home: Somers, N.Y.

Age: 22

Twitter: @alexkapp_14

Selected in the fourth round of SuperDraft. … Played four years at Boston College before transferring to Creighton. … Has yet to sign with the team.

Kevin Kratz

Position: Midfielder

Home: Eschweiler, Germany

Age: 30

Twitter: @kevinkratz8

Grew up in the Bayer Leverkusen academy in Germany. … Signed with MLS and joined Philadelphia last season. … Was acquired by Atlanta United in a trade. … Likely a spot starter.

Jeff Larentowicz

Position: Midfielder/Centerback

Home: West Chester, Pa.

Age: 33

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Signed as a free agent. … Has more than 300 appearances in MLS. … Won the MLS Cup with Colorado. … Recently was with Los Angeles. … Likely to play a defensive midfielder role. … 37 goals and 18 assists in his career.

Zach Loyd

Position: Centerback/fullback

Home: Tulsa, Okla.

Age: 29

Twitter: @zachloyd

Acquired in the expansion draft. … Missed first few weeks of training with team during preseason because of a groin injury suffered in the offseason. … Has a made a few appearances for the U.S. men’s national team. … Made 180 appearances for FC Dallas. … Can play a variety of positions across the back line.

Josef Martinez

Position: Forward

Home: Valencia, Valenzuela

Age: 23

Twitter: @JosefMartinez17

Acquired as a Designated Player on loan from Torino in Italy’s first division. … Made more than 100 appearances for teams in Europe. … Made 37 appearances for the Venezuelan national team. … Can play as a lone striker, second striker or winger. … Scored four goals in Atlanta United’s first three preseason games.

Chris McCann

Position: Midfielder

Home: Dublin, Ireland

Age: 29

Twitter: @cjmccann7

Among the first players signed by Atlanta United. … Spent majority of his career in England, with more than 350 appearances for Wigan Athletic and Burnley. … Likely starter in midfield.

Tyrone Mears

Position: Right fullback

Home: Manchester, England

Age: 33

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Acquired in a trade with Seattle. … Starter on last year’s MLS Cup-winning side. … Made more than 200 appearances in England playing for teams in the Premier League and Championship. … Expected to start at right back.

Jeffrey Otoo

Position: Midfielder/forward

Home: Accra, Ghana

Age: 19

Twitter: @jeffreyotoo9

Loaned to Charleston, Atlanta United’s USL affiliate. … Also played at Charleston last season. … Powerful left foot.

Michael Parkhurst

Position: Centerback

Home: Cranston, R.I.

Age: 33

Twitter: @mfparkhurst

Named team captain before the preseason game against Columbus. … Acquired in a trade with Columbus, where he was also captain. … Made more than 200 appearances in MLS. … Played for U.S. men’s national team 25 times. … Also played professionally in Denmark and Germany.

Jacob Peterson

Position: Midfielder

Home: Portage, Mich.

Age: 31

Twitter: @jacobpeterson37

Signed as a free agent after spending the previous five seasons with Sporting Kansas City. … Approaching 250 appearances in MLS. … Also played for San Jose, Toronto and Colorado. … Likely a spot-starter on the wing.

Leandro Pirez

Position: Centerback

Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Age: 24

Twitter: N/A

Acquired from Estudiantes in Argentina’s first division. … An aggressive centerhalf who has made more than 100 appearances for clubs in Argentina and Belgium. … Has played for Argentina’s youth national teams. … Expected to start.

Kyle Reynish

Position: Goalkeeper

Home: Valencia, Calif.

Age: 33

Twitter: @kylereynish24

Veteran has spent time with many MLS clubs. … Acquired from the New York Red Bulls in a trade.

Miles Robinson

Position: Centerback/fullback

Home: Arlington, Mass.

Age: 19

Twitter: @_milesrobinson_

Selected No. 2 in the first round of the SuperDraft. … All-ACC performer at Syracuse. … An aerial threat on set pieces. … Athletic enough and good enough with the ball to play defensive midfielder is needed. … Likely will see spot starts at centerback.

Alex Tambakis

Position: Goalkeeper

Home: Athens, Greece

Age: 24

Twitter: N/A

Atlanta United’s first signed player. … Came from Greek-power Panathinaikos. … Mother is American. … Spent last season on loan with Charleston. … May also spend some time this season with the Battery.

Brandon Vazquez

Position: Forward

Home: Chula, Vista, Calif.

Age: 18

Twitter: @brvndonv

Acquired from Tijuana where he was a teammate of Garza. … Prides himself on his hold-up play as a bigger forward. … Good on free kicks. … Has been part of U.S. youth national teams the past two years. … Likely a backup at forward.

Hector Villalba

Position: Midfielder.

Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Age: 22

Twitter: @titovillalba15

The team’s first Designated Player. … Thought to be one of the faster players in MLS. … Played at San Lorenzo in Argentina, a club he joined 10 years ago. … Had 16 goals and 13 assists in 100 appearances there. … Likely starter in midfield. … Scored two goals in preseason.

Anton Walkes

Position: Centerback/Defensive midfielder

Home: Lewisham, England

Age: 19

Twitter: @antonwalkes

Acquired on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. … Can play centerback or defensive midfielder. … Fast with a good passing range. … Likely a spot starter.

Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu

Position: Midfielder/Fullback

Home: Bellingham, Mass.

Age: 22

Twitter: @andrew_w_o

Selected in third round of SuperDraft. …. Can play in midfield or fullback. … Captained the Harvard team.

Romario Williams

Position: Forward

Home: Portmore, Jamaica

Age: 22

Twitter: @williams_romy17

Acquired in a trade with Montreal. … Missed most of preseason camp because he was called into Jamaican national team. … Played for Charleston last season. … Will be loaned back to Charleston this season.