Atlanta United has agreed to transfer forward Jamal Thiaré to Columbus Crew in exchange for up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). The deal includes a guaranteed $200,000 in 2026 GAM, with the potential for an additional $100,000 based on incentives.
Thiaré joined Atlanta United in August 2023 and played in 64 Major League Soccer matches for the club. Before his time with Atlanta, the Senegalese forward had a career in Europe, competing in Belgium and France.
“Transaction: Atlanta United receives up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from Columbus Crew in exchange for forward Jamal Thiaré on Feb. 2 2026.”
Following this move, Atlanta United’s roster consists of two goalkeepers—Jayden Hibbert and Lucas Hoyos; nine defenders including Pedro Amador and Stian Gregersen; eleven midfielders such as Miguel Almirón and Saba Lobjanidze; and four forwards—Luke Brennan, Ashton Gordon (on loan), Latte Lath, and Cayman Togashi.
Atlanta United FC is a professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The club competes in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference and began play as an expansion franchise in 2017. Since its founding, Atlanta United has won titles including the MLS Cup in 2018 as well as the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup in 2019. More information about the team’s history and achievements can be found on their official website.
The club operates from Atlanta and continues to participate at the highest level of professional soccer within Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference (source).
