US international center back Miles Robinson might have played his final Atlanta United game , as the 26-year-old is out of contract and eligible for free agency . Robinson reportedly has interest from European clubs and , if he stays in MLS , could seek a Designated Player deal similar to USMNT center back Walker Zimmerman at Nashville SC .
There ’ s also uncertainly around Xande Silva , a key part of Atlanta ’ s summertime rise . The winger ’ s loan from French side Dijon will expire at the end of 2023 , and the Five Stripes haven ’ t determined his transfer option . Another big headline is Matheus Rossetto is out of contract after playing 90 games across four seasons . Atlanta could look to strengthen their central midfield group this winter alongside summer signing Tristan Muyumba and Argentine star Thiago Almada , should the latter player not get transferred abroad .
Circling back to Robinson , Atlanta remain in renewal negotiations with him , homegrown defender Efraín Morales and goalkeeper Quentin Westberg . They ' ve also declined the transfer option on Juanjo Purata after the center back was on loan from Liga MX powerhouse Tigres . Before more offseason dominoes fall , ATLUTD have 22 players under contract for the 2024 campaign .
Contract Option Exercised ( Nov . 17 ) Aiden McFadden ( D )
Contract Options Declined ( Nov . 17 ) Machop Chol ( F ) Jackson Conway ( F ) Clément Diop ( GK ) Justin Garces ( GK ) Efraín Morales ( D )
Out of Contract ( Nov . 17 ) Ozzie Alonso ( M ) Miguel Berry ( F ) Miles Robinson ( D ) Matheus Rossetto ( M ) Amar Sejdić ( M ) Quentin Westberg ( GK )
Transfer Option Declined ( Nov . 17 ) Juanjo Purata ( D )
The first offseason for Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell is underway , and the former Manchester City assistant coach has created some wiggle room .
Austin declined the contract option of nine players , including U-22 Initiative winger Rodney Redes and veteran attackers like Will Bruin , Memo Rodríguez and Maxi Urruti .
Those moves , as well as the summertime trade of Diego Fagundez to the LA Galaxy , indicate Austin will look to retool their attack around star Sebastián Driussi .
An important note : Alex Ring ’ s contract option for 2024 was automatically exercised due to the midfielder meeting certain benchmarks .
Amid the shuffling , Austin have 20 contracted players for the 2024 campaign . Expect plenty of movement from the Verde & Black , who are trying to recapture their 2022 heights of making the Western Conference Final .
Contract Options Exercised ( Nov . 17 ) Damian Las ( GK ) Daniel Pereira ( M ) Alex Ring ( M )
Contract Options Declined ( Nov . 17 ) Charlie Asensio ( D ) Will Bruin ( F ) Sofiane Djeffal ( M ) Kipp Keller ( D ) Adam Lundkvist ( D ) Alfonso Ocampo-Chávez ( F ) Rodney Redes ( F ) Memo Rodríguez ( F ) Maxi Urruti ( F )
In Discussions ( Nov . 17 ) Hector Jimenez ( D )
GOALNEWS 35