Atlanta United, Emerson Hyndman Agree to Mutually Terminate Contract
Published on January 4, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release
ATLANTA - Atlanta United announced today it has mutually agreed to terminate the contract of midfielder Emerson Hyndman.
"We had a good conversation with Emerson and decided together that it would be mutually beneficial for him to get a fresh start," Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said. "He has been a great professional and teammate throughout his time in Atlanta and we want to thank him for his contributions to the club. We wish him the best in his future."
Hyndman joined Atlanta during the MLS Secondary Transfer Window in July 2019 and made 51 MLS appearances with 35 starts across four seasons, recording four goals and six assists. The midfielder made 15 MLS appearances during his first season, also helping the club win its first U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup titles in 2019. He made a career-best 20 MLS appearances in 2020 and then a combined 16 appearances over the past two seasons as he missed time due to injury.
TRANSACTION: Atlanta United mutually agrees to terminate the contract of Emerson Hyndman.
2023 Atlanta United roster (as of Jan. 4, 2023)
Goalkeepers (3): Justin Garces, Brad Guzan, Quentin Westberg
Defenders (10): Noah Cobb, Alan Franco, Andrew Gutman, Ronald Hernández, Brooks Lennon, Aiden McFadden, Efrain Morales, Juanjo Purata, Miles Robinson, Caleb Wiley
Midfielders (10): Thiago Almada, Ozzie Alonso, Ezequiel Barco*, Derrick Etienne Jr., Ajani Fortune, Franco Ibarra, Marcelino Moreno, Matheus Rossetto, Santiago Sosa, Tyler Wolff**
Forwards (8): Luiz Araújo, Erik Centeno, Machop Chol, Jackson Conway, Dom Dwyer, Erik López, Josef Martínez, Edwin Mosquera
*On loan to River Plate through 2023 season
**On loan to SK Beveren through 2022-23 season
Major League Soccer Stories from January 4, 2023
- LAFC Signs Free Agent Defender Aaron Long - Los Angeles FC
- New York City Football Club Signs Mitja Ilenič from NK DomžaleÃâà- New York City FC
- Academy Player Nicholas Almeida Called for U.S. U-16 MYNT Camp - Inter Miami CF
- Atlanta United Recalls Tyler Wolff from Loan at SK Beveren - Atlanta United FC
- James Nyandjo Called up for First U-16 MYNT Training Camp of 2023 - Charlotte FC
- Revolution Academy Players Cristiano Carlos and Peyton Miller Called up to U.S. Men's Youth National Team - New England Revolution
- Chicago Fire FC Forward Jhon Durán Named to Colombia U-20 Roster for CONMEBOL U-20 2023 Tournament - Chicago Fire FC
- LA Galaxy Acquire $50,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money from New York City FC in Exchange for the Discovery Priority to Defender Mitja Ileniè - LA Galaxy
- FC Cincinnati Sign Álvaro Barreal to a Contract Extension - FC Cincinnati
- Philadelphia Union Sign Midfielder Daniel Gazdag to New Contract as Designated Player - Philadelphia Union
- Brad Knighton Announces Retirement, Transitions to Coaching Role with Revolution Academy - New England Revolution
- Austin FC Signs Finnish International Defender Leo Väisänen - Austin FC
- Charlotte FC Re-Signs Defender Harrison AffulÃâà- Charlotte FC
- Atlanta United, Emerson Hyndman Agree to Mutually Terminate Contract - Atlanta United FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
