ATLANTA — Will Gonzalo “Pity” Martínez play for Atlanta United in 2020?
“Yes,” Atlanta vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra responded when asked that question in a media conference call Thursday.
The answer did not seem so clear a month ago. Martínez had a rough transition to Atlanta and Major League Soccer in 2019. A blockbuster move from River Plate in Martínez’s native Argentina was followed by a dreadful season-opening slump. El Pity did not register a goal or assist in until he scored against Orlando City in Atlanta’s 10th league game.