Bobby Shuttleworth completes Atlanta United switch

Atlanta United have strengthened their goalkeeping alternatives with the signing of Bobby Shuttleworth via free organisation.

The Five Stripes had been on the lookout for an experienced stopper to backup Brad Guzan after Alec Kann departed for FC Cincinnati earlier inside the wintry weather.

Shuttleworth arrives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with more than a decade of MLS experience underneath his belt and 227 normal-season suits performed so far. The 34-12 months-old had spent the final couple of years with the Chicago Fire however lost his No.1 spot to teenage sensation Gabriel Slonina at the cease of remaining season and didn't renew his contract.

The veteran goalkeeper has signed a settlement with Atlanta United thru the 2022 season, with a club alternative for 2023.

“Bobby is a veteran goalkeeper with a few years of enjoy in MLS and we’re pleased to feature him to our roster,” Atlanta United vp and technical director Carlos Bocanegra stated in a press launch. “He brings enjoy and competition to our goalkeeping group.”

Shuttleworth is the present day arrival in a busy offseason for Atlanta United, who've also signed fellow goalkeeper Dylan Castanheira and midfielder Osvaldo Alonso via loose business enterprise. They also picked up Erik Centeno, Tristan Trager, Daniel Bloyou, and Tola Showunmi in the recent MLS SuperDraft. Right-again Ronald Hernandez is predicted to finish a everlasting pass quickly.

Alongside Kann, the likes of Franco Escobar, Anton Walkes, and Mo Adams have left the club. Atlanta United will even need to transport on a Designated Player to allow for the making a song of Argentine sensation Thiago Almada - Ezequiel Barco is currently related with a flow to Brazilian side Internacional.

Gonzalo Pineda's men open their 2022 marketing campaign at domestic to Sporting Kansas City on February 27 before journeying to the Colorado Rapids.