Erick ‘Cubo’ Torres extends with Atlanta United; will be a player and mentor

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The Mexican striker, Erick Torres continues his career as a footballer at Atlanta United, since the whole MLS announced that the Cube has signed a new contract to play and by the way to help young people from the quarry with their experience.

It can be done by means of a statement Atlanta confirmed that the Guadalajara striker in the MLSWhile he didn’t have 2020 as expected, the upside will be that he will be working with players and staff from the club’s Academy.

The Cube has had a positive impact on our organization and we are happy that he signed with the club again, ”he said Carlos Bocanegra, Vice president and sports director of Atlanta United.

“While he brings competition to our group of forwards, he is a veteran who understands the competition and has shown a willingness to mentor our young players“detailed the club.

Torres signed in July 2020 with the Atlanta, played 13 games, assisted and scored 1 goal. Also lHe sustained a knee injury that left him out of court for a month.

The goal he scored in 2020 was in October against Orlando City, while the assistance on his debut was against Nashville in August.

Torres already has experience in MLS, where he got the shirts of the Atlanta United, Chivas USA and from Houston Dynamo and was the highest Mexican goalscorer in the United States League.

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