MLS Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United Selects Three Players in 2024 MLS SuperDraft Presented by Adidas

Published on December 19, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Atlanta United FC News Release


ATLANTA - Atlanta United made three selections in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas, drafting goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert from the University of Connecticut with the No. 19 pick, midfielder Javier Armas from Oregon State University with the No. 48 pick and goalkeeper Casper Mols from the University of Kentucky with the No. 77 pick. Atlanta also received $50,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money from Chicago in exchange for two of its selections (No. 33 and No. 72) in this year's draft.

Hibbert, 19, played and started in all 14 games for the Huskies in 2023. The sophomore made 41 saves and picked up three clean sheets. He collected a season-high fives saves in three matches last season while earning BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice. Prior to joining UConn, Hibbert won a state and national title at St. Benedict's Prep.

Atlanta selected Armas out of Oregon State University with pick No. 48. The La Coruna, Spain native played in 77 matches during his five-year career with the Beavers, finishing with six goals and 10 assists. He played and started in 20 matches in his final season as Oregon State advanced to the semi-final round of the College Cup for the first time in program history. Armas earned All-Pac-12 honor in each of his final two seasons, including First Team Pac-12 in 2023.

With its final pick of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, at No. 77, Atlanta selected another goalkeeper in Mols from the University of Kentucky. The sophomore from Denmark has started 34 of 36 matches he has played in his two years at Kentucky and recorded 91 saves and 14 clean sheets in his collegiate career. He had an outstanding freshman campaign earning NCAA D1 All-America First Team honors along with Sun Belt Conference Goalkeeper of the Year accolades.

Under the new rules in the MLS SuperDraft, underclassmen have the opportunity to return to college while Atlanta retains their MLS rights for two years.

Player Profiles

Name: Jayden Hibbert

Position: Goalkeeper

Class: Sophomore

Height: 6-2

Hometown: Teaneck, N.J.

Previous Club: University of Connecticut

Transaction: Atlanta United selected Jayden Hibbert out of the University of Connecticut with the 19th pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft

Name: Javier Armas

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5-11

Hometown: La Coruna, Spain

Previous Club: Oregon State University

Transaction: Atlanta United selected Javier Armas out of Oregon State University with the 48th pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft

Name: Casper Mols

Position: Goalkeeper

Class: Sophomore

Height: 6-4

Hometown: Aabenraa, Denmark

Previous Club: University of Kentucky

Transaction: Atlanta United selected Casper Mols out of the University of Kentucky with the 77th pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft

Atlanta United roster (as of Dec. 19, 2023)

Goalkeepers (3): Josh Cohen, Brad Guzan, Quentin Westberg

Defenders (8): Luis Abram, Noah Cobb, Ronald Hernández, Brooks Lennon, Aiden McFadden, Efraín Morales, Garrison Tubbs, Caleb Wiley

Midfielders (11): Thiago Almada, Derrick Etienne Jr., Nick Firmino*, Ajani Fortune, Franco Ibarra, Saba Lobjanidze, Edwin Mosquera, Tristan Muyumba, Santiago Sosa, Adyn Torres*, Tyler Wolff

Forwards (5): Luke Brennan*, Erik Centeno, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Xande Silva, Jamal Thiaré

*Player will join Atlanta United effective Jan. 1, 2024

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