A Wave of Talent: ATL’s Youth on the Rise
From coast to coast, nine standout players from Atlanta United 2 and the Atlanta United Academy have received prestigious youth national team call-ups, showcasing the depth and quality flowing through the club’s youth pipeline.
Who Made the National Teams?
Here’s a breakdown of the call-ups:
- United States U-20 Camp (Cairo, Egypt): Noah Cobb and Luke Brennan
- United States U-18 (UEFA Friendship Cup, Switzerland): Dominik Chong‑Qui, Kaiden Moore, Braden Dunham, and Santiago Pita
- United States U-17 (Valencia, Spain): Cooper Sanchez
- Canada U-17 (Albir, Spain): Jonathan Ransom
Adding earlier mid-season call-ups to the mix (Kaiden Moore and Braden Dunham being called up during the June FIFA window), the total comes to nine players from Atlanta United’s youth ranks
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These call-ups reflect a thriving Atlanta United development system. When nine youths receive international attention, it’s more than individual glory—it’s proof of a club-wide commitment to growth and excellence.
As Javier Perez, Director of Methodology, explained:
“They feel it, they see it… it sends a message to everybody else, that the next one could be me.”
Players like Matt Edwards, Will Reilly, Jay Fortune, and Noah Cobb have already made the leap to the First Team, showing the pathway’s strength.
What This Means for the 17s
Atlanta United fans—and especially youth soccer parents—should feel proud and excited. These call-ups are early signs of future stars emerging from right under our noses.
Keep watching these young talents. The next generation of testaments to Atlanta United’s vision and training is already written—and it’s only getting started.
Who are you most excited to see in national team colors? Comment below or tag your favorites using #ATLUTD and #YouthPipeline. Let’s celebrate the future, together.
