With the successes of the likes of George Bello, George Campbell, and other players signing homegrown contracts and playing at the top level in the country, Atlanta United fans know the club’s commitment to its Academy. But what may be lesser known is all that Atlanta United is doing at the grassroots level to increase the quality of soccer across the metro-Atlanta area while helping young boys and girls accomplish more through their performance in the sport.
As casual followers of Atlanta United and Major League Soccer, it’s easy to think that the extent of Atlanta United’s involvement in youth soccer lies in its vast Academy system headed by Tony Annan.