Over 65k witness stunning Miguel Almiron return on (second) debut for Atlanta United – Brilliant | OneFootball

In the early hours of this Sunday morning (UK time) Miguel Almiron made his debut for Atlanta United.

Well, it was actually his second debut for the MLS club.

Miguel Almiron having made his original Atlanta United debut back in 2017.

His time at the USA club with six years at Newcastle United splitting the time.

The MLS season kicking off this weekend and Atlanta United hosting Montreal.

A crowd of 65,520 turning up to see the return of Miguel Almiron.

He didn’t disappoint.

His usual energy and commitment on show.

Miggy was outstanding on his second debut for the club.

Then came the moment, five minutes to go, Miguel Almiron setting up Mosquera to score the winning goal!

As you can see, the WhoScored automatic ratings system put Miggy only second in the Atlanta United ratings behind Lath who scored the first two goals for the winning side.

Great to see Miggy making a fairytale return to Atlanta United.

I am sure he will be also cheering on Newcastle United later today, when a win over Forest would be massive for his old team.

Atlanta United official site – 23 February 2025:

’17s, you’ve done it again. Atlanta United recorded an attendance of 65,520, the third-largest crowd for a soccer match in the world on Saturday. The 5-Stripes took down CF Montréal 3-2, as new signing Emmanuel Latte Lath scored a brace in his competitive debut with the club. Both of his goals had 17s rocking, and you could truly here the force of north of 65,000 passionate supporters.

Fans had plenty of reasons to be in the building. A new head coach led a team with new signings all over the pitch, maybe none more energizing than Miguel Almirón, who dazzled in his return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, assisting the winning/go ahead goal. As the lineups were announced, fans waited for No. 10’s name to be called. A roar erupted as Miggy’s smile showed on the Halo Board once again. Fans gave him a standing ovation as he left the pitch in the 99th minute. Bienvenidos a casa, Miggy.

ATLiens also got to witness a milestone for another club legend, as Brad Guzan made his 200th appearance for the club. Chants of “GUZZZ” echoed throughout the ground as the veteran captain came up with a few clutch saves down the stretch.

Latte Lath set the stadium ablaze twice during the match, but no sound could match the sound of the winner. Substitute Edwin Mosquera’s strike in the 85th minute proved the decider.