Atlanta United are returning to their typical playbook to salvage the season, shelling out a massive fee to bring in Switzerland World Cup goalscorer Breel Embolo and completing one of the biggest deals in MLS history.
Sitting last in the Eastern Conference with just 18 points in 20 games, the Five Stripes signed the world-class striker from French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais for a whopping $18 million on Sunday, a fee that ranks as the fifth-highest all-time among incoming MLS signings. He will be a Designated Player through the 2029–30 season.
