Atlanta United FC connects to St. Louis City SC 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 St. Louis City SC via expansion draft: Indiana Vassilev was selected by St. Louis City SC from Inter Miami CF in the 2022 expansion draft.