ATLANTA — It hasn’t always been easy for Brad Guzan.
Atlanta United’s newest goalkeeper receives his first nod in the Five Stripes’ matchup against Orlando City FC on Friday. Not too long ago, the Illinois native was blocking shots for the U.S. men’s national soccer team in the group stages of the Gold Cup. United technical director Carlos Bocanegra, along with the rest of the front office, knew they needed to get Guzan acclimated to the squad. After speaking with USMNT head coach Bruce Arena, Guzan was pulled from the Gold Cup roster for the knockout stages to allow for his long-awaited debut.