Atlanta United announced the signing of Edwin Mosquera to a four-year contract Tuesday.
Mosquera is a 20-year-old left winger from Colombia who previously played for Independiente Medellín. He was on loan with Argentine first-division club Club Atlético Aldosivi. He also has played in Brazil.
“Edwin is an exciting winger with a unique profile and is someone who will bring a different dynamic to our team,” Vice President Carlos Bocanegra said in a statement provided by the team. “He will add competition to our attacking group, and we’re excited to welcome him to Atlanta United.”
Manager Gonzalo Pineda said he believes Mosquera can help the team win points this season. He said he can play on either wing, is very fast, likes to get behind defenders and is good on defense. Another strength of Mosquera is he is good at getting into what Pineda describes as “primary assist zones.”
“He’s someone that it can be very good for the team,” Pineda said.
Mosquera, who has not yet begun to train with the team, will fill Atlanta United’s last remaining Under-22 Initiative slot and will take up one of the club’s existing International slots. He has made 56 appearances as a professional across all competitions with no goals and four assists. The signing previously was reported by multiple outlets during the past two weeks.
Atlanta United typically uses Marcelino Moreno on the left wing. Ronaldo Cisneros also has started there. During games, either of the players will swap positions with Luiz Araujo or Thiago Almada.
Atlanta United (5-8-5) will host Real Salt Lake on Wednesday and Orlando on Sunday.
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Atlanta United’s 2022 MLS schedule
Feb. 27 Atlanta United 3, Sporting KC 1
March 5 Colorado 3, Atlanta United 0
March 13 Atlanta United 2, Charlotte 1
March 19 Atlanta United 3, Montreal 3
April 2 Atlanta United 1, D.C. United 0
April 10 Charlotte 1, Atlanta United 0
April 16 Atlanta United 0, Cincinnati 0
April 24 Miami 2, Atlanta United 1
April 30 Montreal 2, Atlanta United 1
May 7 Atlanta United 4, Chicago 1
May 15 Atlanta United 2, New England 2
May 21 Atlanta United 2, Nashville 2
May 28 Columbus 2, Atlanta United 1
June 19 Atlanta United 2, Miami 0
June 25 Toronto 2, Atlanta United 1
June 30 New York Red Bulls 2, Atlanta United 1
July 3 Atlanta United 2, NYCFC 2
July 9 Austin 3, Atlanta United 0
July 13 vs. Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
July 17 vs. Orlando, 3 p.m., ABC
July 24 at L.A. Galaxy, 9:30 p.m., FS1
July 30 at Chicago, 5 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
August 6 vs. Seattle, 3 p.m., ABC
August 13 at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. BSSO/BSSE
August 17 vs. New York Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
August 21 at Columbus, 5:30 p.m., FS1
August 28 vs. D.C. United, 4 p.m., UNIV
August 31 at Philadelphia, 7 p.m., FS1
Sept. 4 at Portland, 5:30 p.m., FOX
Sept. 10 vs. Toronto, 7:30 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
Sept. 14 at Orlando, 6 p.m., BSSO/BSSE
Sept 17 vs. Philadelphia, 3:30 p.m., UniMas
Oct. 1 at New England, 1 p.m., UniMas
Oct. 9 vs. NYCFC, TBD, BSSO/BSSE
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