Atlanta United have a very clear roster construction strategy. It was modelled beautifully by Miguel Almiron and his progress into the club and ultimately out the other side two years later.
Atlanta United president Darren Eales, owner Arthur Blank and the entire organisation has bought into this plan: sign and invest in young, talented players, primarily from South America, develop them within the club, provide them with an opportunity to play senior football in MLS, and then look to sell them to European teams for a healthy profit, before moving onto the next prospect.