Even when the first team is getting some well-deserved rest, the Five Stripes don’t stop. As the temperatures have dropped, the Atlanta United academy players are braving the elements and putting in the extra work to reach their dreams. Here’s what you may have missed from the future of Atlanta United:
ATL UTD 2 Announces First-Ever Head Coach
While not technically the academy, Atlanta United's new USL team – ATL UTD 2 – is a vital part of the club that provides a huge opportunity on the team's academy players by offering a key transitional step for the team's brightest young prospects hoping to make the jump to the pro level.