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Atlanta United

Marietta, GA

About the Club

Atlanta United Academy is a youth soccer organization operating in the Atlanta, Georgia, region. It serves as the developmental pathway for Atlanta United FC, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club. The Academy fields teams across various age groups, including U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, and U-18. A key distinguishing feature is its direct affiliation with a professional MLS team, providing a clear path for talented youth players to potentially advance to the Atlanta United 2 (USL Championship) and the First Team. The Academy competes in MLS NEXT, a top-tier youth soccer league in North America. The program focuses on developing the next generation of professional players through a structured curriculum and competitive environment. The Academy has a history of developing players who are called up for international duty and sign professional contracts.

Leagues

Age Groups

U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U19

Programs

Boys
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Atlanta United FC Academy

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Regional Development School (RDS)

Age Group: Boys 7-14, Girls 7-16

Commitment: Seasonal (8-week Fall, 6-week Winter I, 6-week Winter II, 8-week Spring)

Club Fee: $305 (after acceptance, tryouts are free with a $25 credit card hold)

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground - Atlanta United Academy
Surface: Six full-length fields (four grass and two FieldTurf) and two warmup areas, natural grass show pitch with a 2,500-seat stand
861 Franklin Gateway Southeast
Marietta, GA 30067
Location Map

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

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Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
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Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.
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