Latte Lath! MLS-record signing bags brace in Atlanta United debut | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

Emmanuel Latte Lath is already showing his worth for Atlanta United.

The MLS-record incoming transfer (reported $22 million plus add-ons) scored a brace in his Five Stripes debut, beating CF Montréal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois twice in Saturday's 3-2 season-opening win.

WATCH: Emmanuel Latte Lath nets brace in MLS debut

Emmanuel Latte Lath

Forward · Atlanta United

Latte Lath opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, heading Saba Lobjanidze's corner kick into the back of the net to give the hosts the lead, much to the delight of a raucous crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

After Nathan Saliba's 63rd-minute equalizer for CFTML, Latte Lath put Atlanta back on top within minutes, pouncing on a loose ball inside the box.

Returning club legend and fellow winter DP signing Miguel Almirón was also in the starting XI for Atlanta, who are among the early-season favorites in a loaded Eastern Conference.

They looked the part in Saturday's debut, adding to Latte Lath's brace with a stunning late winner from Edwin Mosquera to get their season off on the right foot.