Atlanta United today received up to $300,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from Columbus Crew in exchange for forward Jamal Thiaré. Atlanta will receive a guaranteed $200,000 in 2026 GAM and up to an additional $100,000 in GAM based on incentives.
Thiaré joined Atlanta in August 2023 and made 64 career MLS appearances for the club. The Senegalese forward came to Atlanta after a long career in Europe, playing in both the Belgian and French leagues.
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.
Atlanta United roster (as of Feb. 2, 2026)
Goalkeepers (2): Jayden Hibbert, Lucas Hoyos
Defenders (9): Pedro Amador, Juan Berrocal^, Dominik Chong Qui, Matthew Edwards, Ronald Hernández, Stian Gregersen, Tomás Jacob, Enea Mihaj, Kaiden Moore**
Midfielders (11): Miguel Almirón, Steven Alzate, Jay Fortune, Adrian Gill, Saba Lobjanidze, Alexey Miranchuk, Tristan Muyumba, Santiago Pita, Will Reilly, Cooper Sanchez, Adyn Torres
Forwards (4): Luke Brennan, Ashton Gordon*, Latte Lath, Cayman Togashi
* On loan with Chattanooga FC (through Dec. 31, 2026)
** On loan with Philadelphia Union (through Dec. 31, 2026)
^ On loan from Getafe (through June 30, 2026)