2023 Atlanta United 2 season
The 2023 Atlanta United 2 season is the team's sixth year of existence as well as their first season in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid.
| 2023 season | |||
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| Owner | Arthur Blank | ||
| President | Garth Lagerwey | ||
| Head coach | Steve Cooke | ||
| Stadium | Fifth Third Bank Stadium | ||
| MLS Next Pro | TBD | ||
| Highest home attendance | League/All: | ||
| Lowest home attendance | League/All: | ||
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| All statistics correct as of May 14, 2023. | |||
Club
| Squad no. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Previous club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contracted Players | |||||||
| 3 | Fuad Adeniyi |  |
MF | November 15, 1994 |  Tormenta FC |
6 | 0 |
| 5 | Toni Tiente |  |
MF | October 25, 1997 | Kalonji Pro-Profile |
26 | 0 |
| 6 | Nelson Orji |  |
DF | April 5, 2002 |  FC Porto Academy |
23 | 2 |
| 7 | Luke Brennan | |
MF | February 24, 2005 | Atlanta United Academy |
36 | 2 |
| 8 | Nicolas Firmino |  |
MF | January 30, 2001 | Union Omaha |
42 | 8 |
| 9 | Karim Tmimi |  |
FW | August 8, 1996 | Georgia Gwinnett College |
6 | 2 |
| 10 | Jonantan Villal |  |
MF | January 6, 2005 | Atlanta United Academy |
28 | 1 |
| 11 | David Mejía |  |
MF | August 23, 2003 | Atlanta United Academy |
51 | 5 |
| 12 | Raimar | |
DF | May 27, 2002 | Athletico Paranaense |
28 | 5 |
| 14 | Kofi Twumasi |  |
MF | August 30, 1996 |  VfB Homberg |
8 | 0 |
| 18 | Alan Carleton | |
MF | March 20, 2005 | Atlanta United Academy |
15 | 0 |
| 22 | Sebastián Guerra |  |
GK | January 8, 2001 | Atlético Nacional |
2 | 0 |
| 23 | Vicente Reyes |  |
GK | November 19, 2003 | Atlanta United Academy |
27 | 0 |
| 33 | Tyler Young | |
MF | December 11, 2000 | Campbell University |
5 | 0 |
| 34 | Emenike Nwogu | |
MF | August 25, 2003 | Superstar Football Academy |
5 | 0 |
| 39 | Adyn Torres | |
MF | November 13, 2007 | Atlanta United Academy |
0 | 0 |
| Players Loaned From Atlanta United | |||||||
| 4 | Efrain Morales | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} |
DF | March 4, 2004 | Atlanta United Academy |
40 | 2 |
| 20 | Justin Garces | |
GK | August 23, 2000 | UCLA |
15 | 0 |
| 21 | Erik Centeno | |
MF | June 29, 2002 | University of the Pacific |
38 | 0 |
| 24 | Noah Cobb | |
DF | July 20, 2005 | Atlanta United Academy |
44 | 0 |
| 25 | Clément Diop | |
GK | October 13, 1993 | New England Revolution |
1 | 0 |
| 28 | Tyler Wolff | |
MF | February 13, 2003 | Atlanta United Academy |
15 | 7 |
| 30 | Machop Chol |  |
MF | November 14, 1998 | Atlanta United Academy |
6 | 1 |
| 32 | Erik López |  |
FW | November 27, 2001 | Olimpia |
6 | 2 |
| 35 | Ajani Fortune |  |
MF | December 30, 2002 | Atlanta United Academy |
64 | 3 |
| 37 | Aiden McFadden | |
DF | September 28, 1998 | Notre Dame |
50 | 8 |
| Academy Call-Ups | |||||||
| 38 | Shawn Lanza | |
DF | March 19, 2006 | Atlanta United Academy |
3 | 0 |
| 43 | Andrew de Gannes | |
DF | April 9, 2003 | Atlanta United Academy |
5 | 0 |
| 46 | Mathieu Brick | |
DF | January 10, 2005 | Atlanta United Academy |
6 | 0 |
| 48 | Cooper Sanchez | |
MF | March 26, 2008 | Atlanta United Academy |
1 | 0 |
| 50 | Rocket Ritarita | |
FW | April 16, 2007 | Atlanta United Academy |
0 | 0 |
Player movement
In
| No. | Pos. | Age | Player | Transferred From | Type | Notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | GK | 22 | Sebastián Guerra | Atlético Nacional | Transfer | January 13, 2023 | [1] | |
| 14 | MF | 26 | Kofi Twumasi | VfB Homberg | Transfer | January 13, 2023 | [2] | |
| 9 | FW | 26 | Karim Tmimi | Georgia Gwinnett College | Transfer | January 13, 2023 | [3] | |
| 33 | MF | 22 | Tyler Young | Campbell University | Transfer | SuperDraft Pick | March 2, 2023 | [4] |
| 7 | MF | 18 | Luke Brennan | Atlanta United Academy | Transfer | March 9, 2023 | [5] | |
| 18 | MF | 18 | Alan Carleton | Atlanta United Academy | Transfer | March 15, 2023 | [6] | |
| 3 | DF | 28 | Fuad Adeniyi | Tormenta FC | Transfer | March 16, 2023 | [7] | |
| 39 | MF | 15 | Adyn Torres | Atlanta United Academy | Transfer | May 5, 2023 | [8] | |
Out
| No. | Pos. | Age | Player | Transferred To | Type | Notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | MF | 20 | Ajani Fortune | Atlanta United | Transfer | Homegrown Contract | January 1, 2023 | |
| 10 | MF | 22 |  Darwin Matheus |  Istra 1961 | Transfer | Free | January 1, 2023 | |
| 21 | FW | 23 | Tristan Trager | Charleston Battery | Out of Contract | January 1, 2023 | ||
| 39 | DF | 17 | Noah Cobb | Atlanta United | Transfer | Homegrown Contract | January 1, 2023 | |
Competitions
MLS Next Pro
Eastern Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | SOW | SOL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | New York Red Bulls II | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 14 | Qualification for the Playoffs |
| 6 | New York City FC II | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 10 | |
| 7 | Atlanta United 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 10 | |
| 8 | Inter Miami CF II | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 19 | −5 | 10 | |
| 9 | Philadelphia Union II | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 18 | −6 | 10 |
Updated to match(es) played on May 14, 2023. Source: MLSNP Eastern Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | SOW | SOL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | San Jose Earthquakes II | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 11 |
| 15 | New York City FC II | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 10 |
| 16 | Atlanta United 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 10 |
| 17 | Inter Miami CF II | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 19 | −5 | 10 |
| 18 | Philadelphia Union II | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 18 | −6 | 10 |
Updated to match(es) played on May 14, 2023. Source: MLSNP
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Matches
| 26 March 1 | Atlanta United 2 | 2–3 | New England Revolution II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Raimar  82'Firmino 90' (pen.) |
Report | McFadden 37' (o.g.) Rozhansky  45' 52'Adebayo-Smith 55'Awashie 73'Cayet 60' |
Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium Attendance: 463 |
| 2 April 2 | Atlanta United 2 | 1–1 (4–5 p) | New York Red Bulls II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium Attendance: 541 Referee: Greg Dopka | ||
| Penalties | ||||
López  Firmino  Tmimi Adeniyi Tiente |
Ssebuufu Carmona Edelman Salinas Ruiz |
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| 9 April 3 | New York City II | 2–0 | Atlanta United 2 | Queens, New York City |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Haak 8' 21' Jasson 77' |
Report | Stadium: Belson Stadium |
| 16 April 4 | Atlanta United 2 | 3–1 | Orlando City B | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | López 25' (pen.) Firmino 45+2', 56'McFadden 58' |
Report | Medina 46' Juninho 76'Acuña 90+1' (pen.) |
Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium Referee: Anya Voigt |
| 22 April 5 | Atlanta United 2 | 2–0 | Chicago Fire II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium Referee: Austin Saini |
| 30 April 6 | Atlanta United 2 | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 6:00 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium Referee: Luis Guardia |
| 7 May 7 | Inter Miami II | 3–2 | Atlanta United 2 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| 6:30 PM EDT | Reyes 15' Meek 17'D'Agostini 24'McFadden 25' (o.g.)Sar-Sar 79'Perkovich 88' |
Report | Wolff 1' Tmimi 4'Raimar 83' |
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium Referee: Thomas Snyder |
| 14 May 8 | Atlanta United 2 | 1–2 | Crown Legacy | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 5:00 PM EDT | Morales 44' |
Report | Mello 4' Filipović 73' |
Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 19 May 9 | Orlando City B | v | Atlanta United 2 | Kissimmee, Florida |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Osceola County Stadium |
| 25 May 10 | FC Cincinnati 2 | v | Atlanta United 2 | Highland Heights, Kentucky |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: NKU Soccer Stadium |
| 28 May 11 | Atlanta United 2 | v | Toronto FC II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 6:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 4 June 12 | Atlanta United 2 | v | Inter Miami II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 9 June 13 | Philadelphia Union II | v | Atlanta United 2 | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Subaru Park |
| 15 June 14 | Columbus Crew 2 | v | Atlanta United 2 | Columbus, Ohio |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium |
| 18 June 15 | Toronto FC II | v | Atlanta United 2 | Toronto, Ontario |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: York Lions Stadium |
| 25 June 16 | Atlanta United 2 | v | New York City II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 9 July 17 | Crown Legacy | v | Atlanta United 2 | Matthews, North Carolina |
| 5:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews |
| 16 July 18 | Orlando City B | v | Atlanta United 2 | Kissimmee, Florida |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Osceola County Stadium |
| 23 July 19 | Atlanta United 2 | v | Huntsville City | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 28 July 20 | Atlanta United 2 | v | Columbus Crew 2 | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 4 August 21 | Chicago Fire II | v | Atlanta United 2 | Bridgeview, Illinois |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium |
| 9 August 22 | Atlanta United 2 | v | Crown Legacy | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 13 August 23 | New England Revolution II | v | Atlanta United 2 | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Gillette Stadium |
| 21 August 24 | New York Red Bulls II | v | Atlanta United 2 | Montclair, New Jersey |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: MSU Soccer Park |
| 2 September 25 | Atlanta United 2 | v | FC Cincinnati 2 | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 5:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 10 September 26 | Huntsville City | v | Atlanta United 2 | Huntsville, Alabama |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Joe W. Davis Stadium |
| 17 September 27 | Atlanta United 2 | v | Inter Miami II | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
| 24 September 28 | Columbus Crew 2 | v | Atlanta United 2 | Columbus, Ohio |
| 2:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium |
Statistics
Top Scorers
- As of May 14, 2023
| Place | Position | Name | MLS Next Pro | Playoffs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MF | Nicolas Firmino |
5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 | FW | Erik López |
2 | 0 | 2 |
| FW | Karim Tmimi |
2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | DF | Efrain Morales |
1 | 0 | 1 |
| DF | Raimar |
1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MF | Tyler Wolff |
1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 12 | ||
References
- "Atlanta United 2 announces roster moves". ATLUTD. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- "Atlanta United 2 announces roster moves". ATLUTD. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- "Atlanta United 2 announces roster moves". ATLUTD. January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- "Atlanta United 2 signs forward Tyler Young". ATLUTD. March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- "Atlanta United 2 signs forward Luke Brennan". ATLUTD. March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- "Atlanta United 2 signs midfielder Alan Carleton". ATLUTD. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- "Atlanta United 2 signs defender Fuad Adeniyi". ATLUTD. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- "Atlanta United 2 signs Adyn Torres". ATLUTD. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
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