Atlanta United fans were in for a last-minute lineup shakeup Saturday night as Pedro Amador was a late scratch ahead of the clash with New York City FC. Stepping up in his place? None other than 17-year-old Dominik Chong Qui, who will be making his first-ever MLS start.
This milestone makes Chong Qui the second-youngest player in Atlanta United history to start an MLS match. Not bad for a teenager who’s been making waves with Atlanta United 2 and steadily earning his spot with the first team.
The young defender has been on the club’s radar for a while, having joined the first team in preseason and featuring in friendlies. He made his MLS debut just weeks ago against Charlotte FC, becoming the third-youngest player in club history to do so. Saturday’s match marks his fourth and final short-term agreement of the season, proving that he’s firmly on Atlanta’s radar for the future.
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