2 Degrees of Separation
How Atlanta United FC and New York City 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.
Expansion DraftBen SweatBen Sweat was selected by Inter Miami CF from New York City FC in the 2019 expansion draft.
Atlanta United FC connects to New York City FC in 2 degrees through DP transfer and expansion draft. 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. Finally, Inter Miami CF links to New York City FC via expansion draft: Ben Sweat was selected by Inter Miami CF from New York City FC in the 2019 expansion draft.