Mo Adams stint with the Chicago Fire has come to an end, but the 22-year-old defensive midfielder is staying in MLS. Fire confirmed on Wednesday that they had traded Adams to Atlanta United while receiving $100,000 General Allocation Money (GAM) as part of the deal.
Adams was playing his second season with the Fire, making 10 appearances in 2019 and providing one assist. However, he fell out of the rotation in the last eight matches, so the team decided to move him in order to facilitate other transactions.
“This transaction was made with a design for another one this window,” – said Fire president and general manager Nelson Rodrίguez. “We wish Mo good luck.”
Atlanta United, on the other hand, is acquiring a player with a big upside that adds badly needed depth to their midfield. Adams’ ability to play multiple positions could also prove valuable for the team, considering the fact that they just lost fullback Brek Shea to a season-ending injury.
“Mo is a talented young player with the ability to play multiple positions for us,” – said Atlanta VP and technical director Carlos Bocanegra in a statement. “We like his versatility, and his competitiveness will serve us well moving into the second half of the season.”
Mo Adams joined the Chicago Fire in 2018 when he was selected 10th overall in the MLS SuperDraft. Prior to that, Adams played college soccer at with Syracuse Orange and was a member of several clubs from England during his youth career.
