Atlanta United announced today that defender Laurence Wyke has signed a Short-Term Agreement for the club’s MLS regular season opener at Nashville SC. Wyke is currently signed to the club’s USL Championship team ATL UTD 2.
Wyke, 23, signed with ATL UTD 2 on Feb. 20, 2019 after playing two seasons at Furman University. In his first professional season, Wyke made 29 starts over 26 appearances in USL Championship play. He scored three goals, recorded one assist and led the team in tackles (67) and duels (305). At Furman, Wyke was a two-time All-Southern Conference selection and the 2017 SoCon Player of the Year.