5 Degrees of Separation
How Atlanta United FC and Austin FC Are Connected
DP TransferJosef MartínezJosef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout.
DP TransferAlejandro PozueloAlejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM.
DP TransferJozy AltidoreJozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto.
CoachedCaleb PorterCaleb Porter managed Columbus Crew (2019–2022) and New England Revolution (2024–2025).
Played ForGyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez2 players have played for both Austin FC and Columbus Crew: Gyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez
Atlanta United FC connects to Austin FC in 5 degrees through DP transfer, coaching and shared players. First, Atlanta United FC links to Inter Miami CF via DP transfer: Josef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout. Then, Inter Miami CF links to Toronto FC via DP transfer: Alejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM. Then, Toronto FC links to New England Revolution via DP transfer: Jozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto. Then, New England Revolution links to Columbus Crew via coaching: Caleb Porter managed Columbus Crew (2019–2022) and New England Revolution (2024–2025). Finally, Columbus Crew links to Austin FC via shared players: 2 players have played for both Austin FC and Columbus Crew: Gyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez