Atlanta United 2 announced the club’s inaugural roster for the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season per the league’s roster compliance deadline. This roster will be led by Head Coach Steve Cooke who brings more than 30 years of national and international coaching experience with him, most recently serving as the academy director of the Seatle Sounders.
“I’m incredibly excited to join such a high quality group of people and prestigious club like Atlanta United,” Cooke said. “I want to thank Matt, Garth Lagerwey and Carlos Bocanegra for their collective faith in me to lead ATL UTD 2 as the team joins MLS NEXT Pro.