Ezequiel Barco

Breaking news: Atlanta United signs up-and-coming South American player, who hopes to one day play in Europe. No, it’s not Hector Villalba. No, it’s not Miguel Almiron. No, it’s not Jose Hernandez, Pity Martinez, Ezequiel Barco, Erik Lopez, Marcelino Moreno, Santiago Sosa or Franco Ibarra. Will Almada...

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in Argentina’s top flight for the 2022 season. Barco’s loan opens up a designated player spot for United’s pursuit of another promising young Argentinian player, Thiago Almada. The club confirmed that it holds his MLS rights. United also announced it had transferred 20-year-old George Bello to Arminia Bielefeld of the German Bundesliga, making him Atlanta’s first homegrown player to make the move to a top European league.

Atlanta United announced Sunday the club has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in the Argentina top flight for the 2022 season. Atlanta retains Barco’s contract rights beyond this season. “Ezequiel has been an important part of our success over the last four seasons,” Atlanta...

Atlanta United today announced it has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in the Argentina top flight for the 2022 season. Atlanta retains Barco’s contract rights beyond this season.

Atlanta United confirmed on Sunday that it has loaned Ezequiel Barco to River Plate for the 2022 MLS season. The MLS side said it retains Barco’s rights past the 2022 season. The Argentinian powers reportedly also hold an option to purchase Barco for between $7-8 million. Barco was purchased...

River Plate confirmed Saturday on Twitter the acquisition of Atlanta United’s Ezequiel Barco, likely wrapping up the player’s quizzical career with the Five Stripes. Atlanta United has yet to confirm. ExploreMore AJC coverage of Atlanta United. The acquisition reportedly is a loan. Reports from South America have River...

Update 1/30: Atlanta United announced Ezequiel Barco’s loan Sunday night to officially make it official from both sides. Atlanta United today announced it has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in the Argentina top flight for the 2022 season. Atlanta retains Barco’s contract rights beyond this season.