Atlanta United playmaker Ezequiel Barco and left back George Bello returned to training Friday as Frank de Boer’s team prepares for its high stakes Eastern Conference matchup Sunday against D.C. United.
Barco, a player who proved instrumental for the team with his early-season appearances, hasn’t played a league match since a 3-0 Atlanta United win against Sporting Kansas City on May 6. Barco then left the team to participate in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he stood out as one of the tournament’s best players. After his return to Atlanta United, Barco immediately injured his knee in his first competitive appearance in the U.