Rauwshan McKenzie Signs with Atlanta Silverbacks

Nearly five years after seeking Rauwshan McKenzie in a trade, Atlanta Silverbacks first-year head coach Gary Smith got his man. The Silverbacks announced the signing of McKenzie – a seven-year Major League Soccer veteran – on Wednesday.

“He’ll come in as a center back with MLS experience,” Smith said. “I remember playing against Rauwshan when I coached the Colorado Rapids and trying to find a way to bring him to Colorado. Adding Rauwshan, in terms of trying to piece together a back four, will create a lot of healthy competition, and we’ll have a lot of options.”

“He’s spent the vast majority of time at MLS level,” Smith said. “He brings with him a real good credibility and lots of experience and he’s proven that he’s very, very capable at this level. Adding him to the team opens up all sorts of possibilities.”

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