Atlanta United 2 signs forward Caio Assis to MLS NEXT Pro deal

The Brazilian teenager arrives from América FC.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

What happened: Atlanta United 2 signed forward Caio Assis to an MLS NEXT Pro contract on Wednesday. The 18-year-old joins the Atlanta United FC organization from Brazilian club América FC, where he previously featured for the U-20 side.

Why it matters: The addition bolsters the franchise's developmental pipeline with a proven youth scorer. Assis recently helped his former squad capture a regional U-20 title in Brazil, providing long-term attacking depth for the reserve roster.

By the numbers: Assis tallied 15 goals across 23 appearances during his youth career with América FC. The Atlanta United FC first team currently holds a 1-2 record this season while averaging 2.0 goals per match.

What to watch: Assis will integrate into the reserve squad immediately. His contract includes a club option for the 2028-29 campaign.

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Atlanta United FC 2026-08-19T15:14:28.449842+00:00

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