Elías Báez
ATL
LB (LWB)
Balanced Full Back
Oct 18, 2004 (21)
Left
5'9"
134 lb
Atlanta UnitedServes suspension
Baez has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Miami on Saturday.
Analysis: Baez is back in the starting XI at left back after missing the last match through suspension. He's put together a strong first MLS season for Atlanta, starting all 19 matches and contributing one goal, three assists, 17 chances created, 48 clearances, and 36 tackles.
Assists, set for suspension
Baez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.
Analysis: Baez recorded a key assist to help Atlanta secure the win on Sunday. However, he was shown a yellow card and has been handed a one‑match ban. Since the World Cup break, he's scored once and assisted once in six appearances, taking nine shots while winning 12 tackles and making 18 clearances in that span.
Nets first MLS goal
Baez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (two accurate) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.
Analysis: Baez would have a huge moment in his young Atlanta career, as the left-back earned a goal in the 57th minute for his first MLS goal. This brings him to three goal contributions on the season, as he has also added two assists. He was also okay in defense on Wednesday, recording one tackle won and two clearances.
Three shots Sunday
Baez had three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.
Analysis: Baez tied a season high with three shots Saturday, though he failed to put one on target. He also created multiple chances in his third straight match and recorded a season-high five crosses. The left back will now be away from club football for nearly two months due to the World Cup break.
Records assist
Baez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Baez was back in the starting XI Saturday after going unused in the last contest, recording a full 90 minutes. He would do well with his time as he found Ajani Fortune in the 69th minute for a goal, although his club would still lose. Baez now has two goal contributions on the season, both coming as assists.
Unused Saturday
Baez was an unused option off the bench during the 3-1 win over Montreal.
Analysis: Baez went unused Saturday after picking up an injury midweek at the U.S Open Cup. He should be good to go to start against the Galaxy on Saturday, having started all nine games played for Atlanta, assisting once with 14 crosses, 22 clearances and 17 tackles made.
Forced off against Charlotte
Baez (undisclosed) was forced off in the second half of Tuesday's 2-0 US Open Cup win over Charlotte after going down and being unable to continue, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Montreal uncertain, according to Soccer with Doug.
Analysis: Baez will need to undergo scans in the comings days since no details have been provided on the nature of the issue yet, and Atlanta United will assess him before making a final call on his involvement at the weekend. Pedro Amador is expected to step into his spot if Baez cannot be cleared in time for the Montreal fixture.
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