Atlanta United added some fire power after a disappointing MLS is Back Tournament campaign. The club announced on Friday that they have signed former Mexico international Erick “Cubo” Torres to a one-year deal.
Torres is expected to fill in for star striker Josef Martinez, who will now officially be out for the season after being placed on the season-ending injured list. Martinez tore his ACL in the season opener against Nashville in March.
Atlanta acquired Torres from the free-agent market, as the 27-year-old player recently ended his stint with Liga MX side Club Tijuana.
“‘Cubo’ is a natural goal-scoring forward who will bolster our frontline, and we’re pleased to add a player of his quality to the team,” – said club’s VP and technical director Carlos Bocanegra. “He has consistently shown his finishing abilities in MLS, Liga MX, and on the international stage, and we expect him to immediately contribute to the second half of our season.”
This will be the third stint in the United States for Cubo Torres, as he previously played with now-defunct Chivas USA and Houston Dynamo. During that period, Torres played 93 games in MLS and scored 36 goals.
Torres also made seven appearances for Mexico’s international side since 2017, scoring one goal in the process.
