For months we have speculated whether Atlanta United 2 would be part of the MLS 2 team exodus from the United Soccer Leagues following the news of a new MLS Reserve League launching in 2022. This week, we got a bit more clarity on which way the club may be leaning.
A Texas-based soccer blog called The Texas Striker reports that Atlanta United 2, New York Redbulls II, LA Galaxy II, and DC United’s Loudon FC will remain in the USL. While there is no official word from the club or the league yet, these four MLS clubs have come to rely on the high quality of competition in the US second division to mould their young talent, get valuable minutes for reserves, and audition potential new reserves for the future of the club.