Sounder at Heart · Feb 14, 2023
Josh Atencio ready for his next challenge
As a young player, there’s almost a constant temptation to do as much as possible. These are the guys who stay after training to do extra work and come in on off-days. When they actually get on the field, they’re also the players inclined to do a bit of extra tracking and chasing.
Josh Atencio has historically ticked all those boxes. Since joining the Sounders ahead of the 2020 season, Atencio has routinely been among the last players to leave the practice field and is only challenged by the famously mobile Nicolás Lodeiro in terms of ground covered per 90 minutes. Deployed mostly as an 8 or a 6 in the Sounders’ midfield, Atencio’s mobility is often considered one of his best attributes.