Atlanta United 2 today announced it has signed defender Guillermo Benítez on loan for the 2019 season from Panama’s C.D. Plaza Amador, pending league and federation approval.
“Guillermo fits the player profile we are looking for at the club,” said Atlanta United 2 head coach Stephen Glass. “He already has international experience, and I am excited to work with him and continue his development here at Atlanta United.”
Benítez, 19, made his debut for the Panama National Team when he started against the United States in a friendly Jan. 27. He has been a standout for Panama’s Youth National Teams and earned his first call up to the senior team for a friendly against Venezuela in September 2018.