ATL UTD 2

Atlanta United 2 acquire Rodolfo Freitas da Silva on loan from Fresno FC

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Atlanta United 2 today announced it has signed forward Rodolfo Freitas da Silva on loan until the end of the 2018 USL season.


Rodolfo, a 24-year-old striker, is currently on loan to Fresno from Brazilian club Palmeiras. He made five appearances for Fresno during the 2018 USL regular season and one start during U.S. Open Cup play. He made his professional debut with Palmeiras in Série A in 2014.


ATL UTD 2’s season continues Saturday, Sept. 15 against Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium at 7:30 p.m. EST. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.


PLAYER PROFILE

Name: Rodolfo Freitas da Silva
Pronunciation: row-DOLL-foe
Position: Forward
Height: 6-0
Weight: 175
Jersey Number: 16
Birthdate: Oct. 4, 1993 (24)
Hometown: Orindiúva, Brazil
Nationality: Brazil
Last Club: Fresno FC


Acquired: Signed on loan until end of 2018 USL regular season Sept. 10, 2018

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