Position: Defender
League Games Played: 37 Appearances, 37 Starts
Goals: 1
Assists: 2
Leandro Gonzalez Pirez built on what was clearly a successful first season in MLS in 2017 and formed himself into on the leagues premier defenders by the conclusion of Atlanta United’s MLS Cup championship run. While Michael Parkhurst took most of the plaudits and column inches from national media, perhaps it was Gonzalez Pirez who should’ve been the Atlanta defender nominated for MLS Defender of the Year. Aside from missing a couple games due to suspension from bookings, LGP started every other game for Atlanta United this season.