In Atlanta, Yamil Asad is a hard-working midfielder with a knack for picking up assists. In his hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Yamil is Omar’s son.
Tucked away in the southwest corner of Buenos Aires is Liniers. A barrio that sprung to life in 1872 after the advent of a train station brought jobs, and of course, soccer.
In 1940, Club Atletico de Velez Sarsfield – located in the nearby neighborhood of Villa Luro – faced relegation for the first time in its 29-year history.
A spot in the second division meant money became hard to come by, and newly relegated Velez Sarsfield was forced to look for a new home.