Carlos Bocanegra was vital in bringing in players that secured Atlanta's 2018 MLS Cup.
The move to dismiss Bocanegra comes after several seasons of underachieving in the eyes of many Atlanta fans. While Bocanegra did have early success in building a squad that lifted three trophies in their first three seasons in, he was a polarizing figure in the Atlanta fanbase after the team struggled to get back to competing for trophies.
The team was crying out for a quality, creative midfielder and they got just that and more with Almada. Before Almada sealed a $21 million transfer to Botafogo earlier this summer, the 23-year-old went on to tally 23 goals and 33 assists in 77 league appearances for the Five Stripes.Atlanta acquired Nagbe from the Portland Timbers for $750,000 in General Allocation Money, $300,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and a 2018 international roster spot.
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