Atlanta United faces key player contract expirations, rebuilding process begins

40-year-old goalkeeper Brad Guzan’s (above) contract ends this year as well. One can argue that he has been the most important player on the roster the past five weeks. Photo by Itor N. Umontuen/The Atlanta VoiceAtlanta United’s 2024 season finally ended following a 1-0 loss in Orlando on Sunday. That loss put a close to an epic playoff run that included knocking Supporter’s Shield winner Inter Miami CF out of the playoffs. Now that the season is done, the rebuilding of the 2025 roster will begin. There are a number of key players whose contracts end on New Year’s Eve 2024. Players that came up big when the roster turnover took place towards the end of the regular season. Players like Ajanie Fortune, Tyler Wolff, Daniel Rios, Ronald Hernandez, and Efrain Morales. All showed up when asked to come in and contribute as Atlanta United fought for a playoff spot.Jamal Thiare of Atlanta United (right) acknowledges Luka Gavran of Toronto FC after scoring the game-winning goal during a Major League Soccer match on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Photo by Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta VoiceGoal-scorer Jamal Thiare (eight goals in 25 games) will also be...