All three Designated Players accounted for the four goals Atlanta United tallied against the Seattle Sounders in Wednesday’s 4-2 victory over a second-string lineup. However, coming away from the friendly it was an MLS SuperDraft pick getting all the glowing reviews.
Through the first three preseason matches, it’s hard to find any player on the Atlanta United roster who has improved their stock more than Julian Gressel. The No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft, Gressel has impressed in all three of his appearances. Getting the chance to start alongside what was nearly a full-strength Atlanta lineup, he had his best showing against the Sounders.