Five necessary-to-know facts about U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who will join Atlanta United this summer in its inaugural MLS season. He isn't joining as a Designated Player, which means Atlanta United has one slot remaining, and he won't join until July:
- He is from Homer Glen, Ill., but attended college at South Carolina. He was rated as a top-five recruit by Soccer America in high school at Providence Catholic.
- He was drafted No. 2 by Chivas USA in 2005. He was named the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2007. He made 79 appearances for Chivas during the regular season.
- He earned his first playing time with the U.S. National team in 2006. He has made more than 50 appearances since.
- He is by far the most experienced goalkeeper on Atlanta United's roster. He has more than 160 appearances in the Premier League alone.
- He is known for being a good distributor with his feet. That's likely one of the things that was attractive about him for Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino.
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