The first goal of a Georgian football player in the United States Championship

The competitive spirit and skill of the attacking midfielder of the Georgian national football team, Saba Lobzhanidze, was fully manifested in the United States Championship. He made his first appearance on the MLS field, as part of the Atlanta team, and already in the first match he demonstrated his determination, recording a goal in the asset.

Saba Lobzhanidze, who joined Atlanta United after moving from Hatayspor, officially became part of the American club on August 2. Soon after, he received a work visa allowing him to start his professional career in the United States.

In an exciting meeting of the 26th round of the Eastern Conference, Atlanta faced Nashville. Lobzhanidze, having gone to the field in the middle of the game, was able to make his presence noticeable already in the 87th minute, when the Argentine midfielder Tiago Almada passed the ball to Lobzhanidze, who scored his first goal in the championship.

The match ended with an impressive victory of "Atlanta" with a score of 4:0. This victory helped the team to score 41 points after 26 rounds and strengthen its position in the playoff zone.

Saba Lobzhanidze, having declared himself as a talented footballer, immediately after his debut with the Georgian national team in 2017, managed to score a goal in a friendly match against Uzbekistan.

Atlanta United is a notable American soccer club from Atlanta that joined the MLS in 2017. Thanks to their athletic achievements and fighting spirit, the team managed to become the MLS champion in 2018, defeating the Portland Timbers in the final game with a score of 2:0.