The Atlanta United U-15/16 academy team is one win away from a national championship after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 in a semifinal battle on the West Coast.
Facing an experienced Vancouver side on a blustery day in Carson, California, Atlanta United Head Coach Tony Annan named the same starting lineup that he did in the quarterfinals. Newly-named Eastern Conference player of the year George Bello and Homegrown signing Andrew Carleton led the way. The full lineup: Sai Brown (GK), Natnael McDonald (RB), Kendall Edwards (CB), William Crain (CB), George Bello (LB), Charlie Asensio (CM), Alessandro Castro (CM), Dylan Gaither (CM), Andrew Carleton (RW), James Brighton (ST), Zyen Jones (LW).