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Atlanta United’s Gressel gets Green Card

Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) reacts after scoring a goal assisted by Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the Colorado Rapids. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) reacts after scoring a goal assisted by Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) during the second half in a MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the Colorado Rapids. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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May 29, 2019

Atlanta United’s Julian Gressel has obtained a Green Card and will no longer occupy an International slot on the MLS team’s roster.

Gressel, a 25-year-old native of Germany, has been one of the team’s most productive players since being selected No. 8 in the 2017 SuperDraft.

The 2017 Rookie of the Year has 11 goals and 25 assists in two-plus seasons.

Atlanta United could now choose to move Anderson Asiedu into an International slot and make him eligible for selection for games.

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