Atlanta United’s first year and a half has been chock-full of memories, and two Five Stripes players have been involved more than anyone else. Saturday marked the 50th appearance for the club for both Julian Gressel and Jeff Larentowicz, the first two players to reach the mark in franchise history. It’s a testament not only to their durability but also their production, with both players becoming indispensable pieces for the red, black and gold in this first era of the club. Here’s how their numbers stack up after their first 50 times in Five Stripes.
The Midfield Rock: Jeff Larentowicz
Jeff Larentowicz has compiled 50 appearances for Atlanta United so far, 34 MLS games in 2017, 15 MLS games in 2018 and one start in last year’s U.