Atlanta United’s U-16s are moving on in the USSDA Playoffs after a dominant 4-1 win over the Bethesda Soccer Academy at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta.
Head Coach Tony Annan opted for a strong lineup with elimination on the line, with two homegrown signings George Bello and Andrew Carleton leading the charge. The full lineup: Sai Brown (GK), George Bello (LB), Will Crain (CB), Kendall Edwards (CB), Natneal Mcdonald (RB), Charlie Asensio (CM), Alesandro Castro (CM), Dylan Gaither (CM), Zyen Jones (LW), Andrew Carleton (RW), James Brighton (ST).
Atlanta started on the front foot, with Carleton and Bello each testing the goalkeeper in the opening fifteen minutes.