UPDATE (7/18): Erik López has officially joined the club, but instead the deal will be an initial loan to ATL UTD 2 with the young forward moving to the first team in January 2021.
“We’re excited to add a quality young forward in Erik to our club,” Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said. “Although only 18 years old, he already has first team and international experience playing in Paraguay’s top division and in the Copa Libertadores. He is a versatile forward with great instincts and movement. He was highly sought after and we are pleased he chose to sign with our club.