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Will Machop Chol evolve into Machamp Chol in 2022?

Position: Forward

2021 MLS Matches: 9 matches, 4 starts for 424 minutes

2021 USL-Championship Matches: 3 matches for 197 minutes

What went right in 2021

Machop Chol became the first Atlanta United Academy alumni to become a Homegrown Player after attending college. In 2021, Chol culminated a successful four years at Wake Forest University by returning to his home club for his first professional contract.

In what was an otherwise tense start to the season under Gabriel Heinze, Chol brought his kind and affable presence to the squad and quickly became a favorite for many in the organization.