The Atlanta United Academy has played a significant role within the club’s short history. In fact, the academy was representing the club between the lines even before the first team’s famous debut against New York Red Bulls in March 2017. But now the academy has grown, developed, and changed over the years, and the Five Stripes are finally starting to see the fruits of its labor.
Homegrown players start to shine for the first team
Signing a professional contract with Atlanta United was a journey for George Campbell. Joining the academy for the 2016-17 season, he’s been with the Five Stripes since the start.