Atlanta United 2 signed forward Alexander Garuba on April 23, 2021.
Garuba, 24, played collegiately at Centre College in Kentucky where he was one of the most successful players in program history. The forward is Centre’s all-time leading goal scorer and a two-time All-American as he netted 55 goals across 79 games spanning four seasons from 2015 and 2017-19.
In his 2019 senior season, Garuba played all 90 minutes in each of Centre’s 25 matches and scored 23 goals to set the program and Southern Athletic Association single-season record. The Atlanta native spent time in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) with the Oakland Roots in 2020.