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Atlanta United 2 Signs Adyn Torres

May 5, 2023 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Atlanta United 2 News Release


ATLANTA - Atlanta United 2 today announced that it has signed Academy midfielder Adyn Torres to an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the 2023 season, pending league and federation approval. Torres will become an Atlanta United Homegrown player effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Torres, 15, is an Atlanta native and joined the Atlanta United Academy in 2020 from Gwinnett Soccer Academy. The midfielder was named to the U-15 Best XI Team at the 2022 Generation adidas Cup last June where he helped Atlanta's U-15s advance to the semifinals.

"Adyn is a talented young player who has continued to progress throughout his time with our Academy," Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said. "We're excited for him to join ATL UTD 2 and compete in MLS NEXT Pro this season as he takes the next step in his development."

Torres earned his first call-up to the United States in January when he joined the U.S. Under-16 Men's Youth National Team for a training camp in Tampa, Florida.

PLAYER PROFILE ‚

Name: ‚ Adyn Torres

Position: Midfielder

Birthdate: Nov. 13, 2007

Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland

Hometown: Stone Mountain, Georgia

Citizenship: United States

Previous Club: Gwinnett Soccer Academy

Transaction: Atlanta United 2 signs Adyn Torres on May 5, 2023

2023 Atlanta United 2 roster (as of May 5, 2023)

Goalkeepers (3): Justin Garces^, Sebastian Guerra, Vicente Reyes

Defenders (4): Fuad Adeniyi, Efrain Morales^, Nelson Orji, Raimar

Midfielders (8): Alan Carleton, Nick Firmino, David Mejia, Emenike Nwogu, Toni Tiente, Adyn Torres, Kofi Twumasi, Jonantan Villal

Forwards (4): Luke Brennan, Erik Centeno^, Karim Tmimi, Tyler Young

^- On loan from Atlanta United through 2023 season

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