Emotional Farewell for Guzan
In what will be the final match of his illustrious 20-year career, Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan will take the field one last time as his team hosts D.C. United on Saturday. The 41-year-old U.S. international has been a cornerstone of Atlanta's MLS success since joining the club midway through their inaugural 2017 season.
"Physically, I feel good. Mentally, I feel good. And it was never one moment that said 'this is it,'" Guzan said of his decision to retire. "I was certainly not short of any mistakes, but somebody that was able to be resilient and bounce back and continue to fight. If guys were going into battle, they look back and they said, 'Hey, I got Brad, and we're gonna be okay today.'"
Atlanta Aims to End Season on a High Note
Atlanta United will be hoping to send their longtime captain off with a victory, as they look to snap a three-game losing streak to close out the 2025 MLS regular season. The 5-Stripes currently sit 13th in the Eastern Conference, while D.C. United occupies the 14th spot.
Despite the absences of six first-team players due to injury, Atlanta is determined to give Guzan a fitting farewell. "What I envision tomorrow being is just like any other," Guzan said of his final match. "I'll say my words pre-match and I'll be commanding the backline throughout the 90 minutes."
TL;DR
- Atlanta United veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan will play his final professional match on Saturday against D.C. United.
- Guzan, who has been with Atlanta since 2017, is retiring after a 20-year career.
- Atlanta is hoping to end their three-game losing streak and send Guzan off with a victory in his MLS finale.
- The 5-Stripes will be missing six first-team players due to injury, but remain determined to give their longtime captain a proper sendoff.