Atlanta United has exercised options for the 2020 season on the contracts of center back Leandro González-Pírez and wingback/midfielder Julian Gressel, the franchise announced Thursday.
Atlanta also exercised options for midfielders Mo Adams and Andrew Carleton.
The Five Stripes declined contract options for defenders Jose Hernandez and Florentin Pogba; midfielders Chris Goslin and Justin Meram; and forward Patrick Okonkwo. Meram is eligible for free agency. Hernandez, Pogba, Goslin and Okonkwo will go through end-of-season waivers
Major League Soccer’s deadline to exercise options for next season was Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.
The optioned players remain under contract with the Five Stripes, but they are not guaranteed to be on the roster for the 2020 season.