On Wednesday night, ten Academy players signed their National Letters of Intent to start their collegiate careers in the fall at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. Every one of the ten players that made the decision to play collegiately committed to a Division I program.
There are currently 79 Atlanta United Academy grads who have attended DI schools overall as of this year’s class. Ten players have committed to DI institutions, and four more players plan to pursue professional careers.
Native defenseman Noah Cobb joined Atlanta United on a professional deal in March 2022 and has played in eight games, including seven starts. Axel, Juan Hermenegildo, and Brayan Gomez will all look for work prospects abroad.
“On behalf of our Academy staff and everyone at Atlanta United, we are proud of this exceptional group of young men and excited for them to continue their careers at the collegiate and professional levels,” said Director of Methodology Javier Pérez.
The full list of 2024 Atlanta United Academy graduates is as follows:
Goalkeepers
Owen Barnett: Previously played for Athens United before joining the Academy in 2021; signed with Wake Forest University.
Kyle Jansen: Joined the Atlanta United Academy in 2017; committed to Syracuse University.
Nash Skogland: Has been with the Academy since 2019 after joining from Gwinnett Soccer Academy; signed with the University of South Carolina.
Defenders
Noah Cobb: Joined the Academy from Chattanooga FC in 2019; signed a Homegrown contract with Atlanta United in 2022.
Miles Hadley: Has played with the Academy in 2017; has seen action with Atlanta United 2; signed with U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Oliver Wagner: Joined the Atlanta United Academy in 2017; signed with U.S. Air Force Academy.
Midfielders
Brayan Gomez: Has been with the Academy since 2017; will continue international professional opportunities.
Axel Hermenegildo: Joined the Academy in 2017; will continue international professional opportunities.
Juan Hermenegildo: Has played for the Academy since 2017; will continue international professional opportunities.
Luke Hutzell: Began playing with the Academy in 2017; signed with Furman University.
Campbell Reece: Previously played for Richmond United before joining the Academy in 2017; signed with Cornell University.
Pavel Romero: Joined the Academy in 2017; has seen game time with Atlanta United 2; signed with Georgia State University.
Forwards
Michael Howard: Joined the Academy from North Carolina FC in 2021; signed with the University of Virginia.
Gabriel Nickerson: Has played for the Academy since 2022; signed with the University of South Carolina
