Atlanta United have announced the inclusion of seven academy players that will join the first team for their preseason training at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
7 Academy players join the 1st team for preseason at IMG. Kunga, Okonkwo, Ille, Brighton, Gaither, Edwards & Asensio. @ATLUTD #Developyouth
— ATLUTD Academy (@AcademyATLUTD) January 23, 2017
Lagos Kunga and Michael Ille, both wingers, are joined by forward Patrick Okonkwo and center back Carlos Asensio in representing the U18 team, while U16 forward James Brighton, midfielder Dylan Gaither and fullback Kendall Edwards also received a call-up.