Atlanta United’s Pity Martinez was not found on the Argentine FA’s 23-man Copa America squad it released Tuesday, meaning the player will get a rest during MLS’s June international break.
There is good and bad with the news. Let’s start with the bad news: Pity missing out on such an important tournament will surely be a personal blow to the attacking midfielder. Having received his first three Argentina caps in friendlies over the last calendar year, he will surely wanted to keep himself as a mainstay in the squad for the competitive competitions.