Last week, Massive Report confirmed a rumored move that Michael Parkhurst would be traded by Columbus Crew SC to expansion side Atlanta United FC. That move was officially announced on Sunday during Major League Soccer’s three-hour open trade window.
In return for the center back, the Black & Gold will receive General Allocation Monday. The amount was not disclosed.
Before the official word was released, Parkhurst sent a thank you message out to Columbus and its fans for his time with the club.
Parkhurst was one of the first additions made under head coach and sporting director Gregg Berhalter when he arrived at the club ahead of the 2014 season.