Louis Abram debuted with Atlanta United in the major league soccer. His team beat 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes of Miguel Trauco in the first week of the North American competition and the central defender ended up with the first game between Peruvians this season.
Luis Abram wants to regain his level in MLS to contribute to the national team: ‘It helps me that the Qualifiers start in September’
The centre-back also opened up about his relationship with David Mejía, a young Peruvian who plays for Atlanta United reserves.
The 26-year-old defender was not considered by his coach Gonzalo Pineda in the starting XI, however, he came on in the second half. At 80 minutes, he received the call from the Mexican to replace Juan José Purata.
In this way, Abram played his first official match with the ‘five bands’ and returned to its usual position, center left, for in its passage through Blue Cross of Mexico lined up as a winger on this side.
The party figure was Tiago Almada, who scored twice to turn the tide for the San Jose Earthquakes and give Atlanta United the win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The visit started winning with a goal from Jeremy Ebobisse after 12 minutes.
Pedro Gallese and his heroic save in Orlando City’s win over New York Red Bulls by MLS 2023
The Peruvian goalkeeper was the starter and one of the main responsible for the triumph of the “Lions” in the debut of the American tournament. Wilder Cartagena played the last minutes.
The world champion show started in the discounts. At 93′, they unleashed a short shot with the Argentinian and he sent him to save with a shot from outside the area. Then, at 97′, the attacker takes a free kick and places the ball very close to the angle. Euphoria broke out on the bench and in the stands.
The Sporting Cristal player won the duel against his compatriot Miguel Trauco, who started at the San Jose Earthquakes and played 85 minutes, as he was replaced by American Tanner Beason.
Juan Joya, the multi-champion soccer player with Peñarol who played for Peru and Uruguay
The national striker made history in the ‘Carbonero’ team, with which he won various titles, but before that he passed through other greats of the continent. This helped him defend both teams.
The rivalry only remained on the pitch and the two members of the Peruvian team took a postcard, which they posted on their social networks. “Nice to see you brother,” Abram wrote. “To continue to give him a hand. Good luck,” Trauco replied.
Luis Abram was considered forr Juan Reynoso in the ‘bicolor’ in past friendlies, however, Miguel Trauco did not get the chance as he was without a club after leaving Saint-Étienne in France.
Now with more San Jose Earthquakes minutes, the winger could be one of the newest additions to the Peruvian team against friendly matches with Germany there Morocco by the March FIFA date. Likewise, the centre-back has plenty of opportunities to be called up.
Peru will face the Germans on Saturday March 25 at the Mewa Arena, located in Mainz, and will face the Moroccans on Tuesday March 28 at the Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid. hard fighting ‘Red and white’ with the World Cup teams.
Atlanta United will collide with FCToronto for the second Major League Soccer date. This match will take place on Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. His rival is coming off a 3-2 loss to DC United as visitors.
San Jose Earthquakes will host Vancouver Whitecaps the day after. This match will be played on Saturday, March 4 at 10:30 p.m. (Peruvian time) at PayPal Park. His opponent lost 2-1 to Real Salt Lake at home.