Availability report: 5-Stripes bring a mostly full squad for first regular season match of 2026

Atlanta United play MLS soccer tomorrow, and that means we've got an availability report for the first time of 2026. 

The 5-Stripes went through a challenging preseason under new head coach Tata Martino, hardening them to the rigors of constant running and physical football. Three players will miss the opening match of the new season with injuries. 

Dominik Chong Qui, who suffered a knee injury during the club's preseason match against Houston Dynamo, won't be available Saturday. 

Jay Fortune, who is still ramping up from a foot injury and surgery that shut down his season in June of 2025, will also not play against Cincinnati. Still, the North Carolina native is expected to return to play soon.

The club also announced today that midfielder Will Reilly is expected to miss the next three-to-four weeks after suffering a hamstring strain. His rehabilitation process will determine his return to play timeline.