Atlanta United and USMNT fans were clamoring for Andrew Carleton all offseason. The biggest question was how long would fans have to wait until Tata Martino gave the kid his debut. Once he stepped on the pitch, fans began second-guessing Tata Martino’s debut decisions. Carleton’s second appearance only served to raise expectations and ease those doubts about the debut.
Tata Martino and Atlanta United knew that Andrew Carleton needed first team minutes this season to properly develop his burgeoning talents. A lot was promised to Carleton to make him the most important homegrown player signed by an expansion side.