40-year-old goalkeeper Brad Guzan’s (above) contract ends this year as well. One can argue that he has been the most important player on the roster the past five weeks. Photo by Itor N. Umontuen/The Atlanta VoiceAtlanta United’s 2024 season finally ended following a 1-0 loss in Orlando on Sunday. That loss put a close to an epic playoff run that included knocking Supporter’s Shield winner Inter Miami CF out of the playoffs. Now that the season is over, the rebuilding of the 2025 roster will begin. A number of key players whose contracts end on New Year’s Eve 2024 are players who came up big when the roster turnover took place towards the end of the regular season. Players like Ajanie Fortune, Tyler Wolff, Daniel Rios, Ronald Hernandez, and Efrain Morales all showed up when asked to come in and contribute as Atlanta United fought for a playoff spot.Jamal Thiare of Atlanta United (right) acknowledges Luka Gavran of Toronto FC after scoring the game-winning goal during a Major League Soccer match on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Photo by Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta VoiceGoal-scorer Jamal Thiare (eight goals in 25 games) will also be a free agent at the end of the year. Thiare’s two goals at Inter Miami during game three of that series were the difference in that matchup. At 31 years old Thiare’ will be pursued by many suitors this off-season.The contract for 40-year-old goalkeeper Brad Guzan ends this year as well. Arguably the most important player on the roster the past five weeks, Guzan may want to retire in Atlanta after spending most of his MLS career there, including during the title season.Brooks Lennon (in blue) fires in a cross during the first half of a Major League Soccer match between Atlanta United and Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo by Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta VoiceRight-back Brooks Lennon, winger Xande Silva, center-back Derrick Williams, and center-back Luis Abram all have contracts that end following the 2025 season. The Major League Soccer (MLS) Superdraft will occur on December 20.The post Atlanta United faces key player contract expirations, rebuilding process begins appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.