ATLANTA – Atlanta United 2 announced on Wednesday the club had signed defender Noah Cobb for the 2022 USL Championship season. Under a provision of the contract, Cobb will become an Atlanta United FC Homegrown player effective Jan. 1, 2023.  

Cobb made his debut in the professional ranks against Louisville City FC in the USL Championship on July 18, 2021 as a USL Academy signing. Overall last season, the defender made 11 appearances with Atlanta United 2 in the Championship, including nine starts. Cobb has started and played the full 90 minutes of the first two matches of the 2022 season.

“Noah is a young, talented player who has continuously progressed throughout his time with our Academy,” said Atlanta United 2 Head Coach Jack Collison. “He is a humble, hardworking player who got a taste of the professional game last season. We are thrilled to have him join the team permanently this year as he takes the next step in his development.”

The 16-year-old had previously come through Atlanta United’s Academy, joining with the U-12’s and working his way through the ranks. He was part of the Academy’s U-14 side that won the prestigious Manchester City Cup in 2019, including defeating Mexico’s Monterrey in the final 3-2.

This offseason, Cobb traveled with Atlanta United’s First Team to its preseason camp in Mexico and played in preseason action for both Atlanta United and ATL UTD 2.