Atlanta United 2 today announced it has exercised its option to extend the contract of defender Ethan Dudley through the 2024 season. Dudley initially signed a two-month contract with ATL UTD 2 on May 16.
Since joining Atlanta, Dudley has appeared in seven matches, making four starts, and registering one assist to go along with six shots. The former Northwestern standout joined ATL UTD 2 after spending the 2023 season with Eastern Conference champions Crown Legacy FC before signing with Union Omaha (USL League One) for its playoff run.
Atlanta United 2 (3-8-4, 15 points) returns to the road as the team takes on Crown Legacy FC at Sportsplex at Matthews on Sunday, July 21 (5:00 p.m. ET, Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, Soccer Down Here). Some ATL UTD 2 matches are available with an MLS Season Pass subscription, located on the Apple TV app while the remainder of matches are streamed live on MLSNEXTPro.com.
Atlanta United 2 Roster (As of July 11, 2024):
Goalkeeper (2): John Berner, Jayden Hibbert
Defenders (3): Ethan Dudley, Daniel Russo, Ramzi Qawasmy
Midfielders (7): Javier Armas, Alan Carleton, Erik Centeno^, Matías Gallardo, Noble Okello, Cooper Sanchez, Jacob Williams
Forwards (3): Ashton Gordon, Rodrigo Neri, Karim Tmimi
* On season-ending injury list
^ On loan from Atlanta United through 2024 season
