Atlanta United 2
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| Full name | Atlanta United 2 |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | ATLUTD2 |
| Founded | November 14, 2017 |
| Stadium |
Coolray Field Lawrenceville, Georgia |
| Capacity | 7,362 |
| Owner | Arthur Blank |
| President | Darren Eales |
| Head Coach | Scott Donnelly |
| League | United Soccer League |
| 2018 | 14th |
| Website | Club website |
Atlanta United 2 is the reserve team of the Major League Soccer team Atlanta United FC that plays in the United Soccer League (USL), the second tier of American soccer. The team was established on November 14, 2017 and began their first professional season in March 2018.
History
In November 2017, the USL, a Division II sanctioned league by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), announced that Major League Soccer's Atlanta United had acquired a USL affiliate team and would begin play in the 2018 season.[1] On January 9, 2018, the team name was revealed as Atlanta United 2.[2]
Stadium
The team plays at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with a capacity of 7,362 for soccer games.[3] Coolray Field is a Triple-A baseball stadium originally built in 2008 for the Gwinnett Stripers,[4] the Atlanta Braves Triple-A affiliate. The stadium has been fitted for semi-professional soccer in a standard baseball to soccer pitch configuration.[3]
The premium boxes and all stadium areas will still be available for soccer games, and the field will also be the same standard length at 70 by 110 yards (64 m × 101 m).[5]
Players and staff
- ^ Signed to first team contract with Atlanta United.
- ^ Atlanta United Academy player.
Technical staff
| Role | Name | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Scott Donnelly |  |
| Assistant coach | Rob Valentino | |
Statistics
Most appearances
| # | Pos. | Name | Nation | Career | USL | Playoffs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midfielder | Jack Metcalf |  |
2018– | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Midfielder | Lagos Kunga | |
2018– | 31 | 0 | 31 | |
| 3 | Defender | A.J. Cochran | |
2018– | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Forward | Jon Gallagher |  |
2018– | 30 | 0 | 30 | |
| 5 | Two players tied | 2018– | 25 | 0 | 25 | ||
- As of October 14, 2018[6]
Most goals
| # | Pos. | Name | Nation | Career | USL | Playoffs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forward | Jon Gallagher | |
2018– | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Midfielder | Lagos Kunga | |
2018– | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Forward | Romario Williams |  |
2018– | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Midfielder | Laurent Kissiedou |  |
2018– | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Forward | Devon Sandoval | |
2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
- As of October 14, 2018[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Atlanta United to Field USL Team in 2018". USL. November 14, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Atlanta United officially announces USL Affiliate Atlanta United 2". Atlanta United. January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- 1 2 "ATL UTD 2 STADIUM GUIDE". Atlanta United. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Coolray Field - Gwinnett Stripers Content". Gwinnett Stripers. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ↑ Hammock, Will (November 16, 2017). "Atlanta United release rendering for USL soccer layout at Coolray Field". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- 1 2 https://www.atlutd.com/stats
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