As the world prepares for the World Cup to kick off, American college soccer also prepares for its own clash of elite programs from across the country. In just its short life, Atlanta United has already made a mark in this corner of the game, supplying dozens of talented players to the top teams in the most elite conferences. Last season, Atlanta’s own Charlie Asensio and James Brighton hoisted the league’s championship trophy in their senior seasons. This season, fourteen more players across eight teams hope it will be their turn.
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 14, 2022
Of the 48 teams selected for the tournament, 7 teams feature at least one Atlanta United Academy graduate or former draft pick while several others include players that were formerly part of the academy at a younger age.