ATLANTA (Aug. 18, 2025) - Atlanta United 2 today announced that it has loaned defender Kaiden Moore to Philadelphia Union II for the remainder of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season.
The 18-year old joined the Academy in 2022 and was a part of the 2023 U-16 team that went 22-1-1 and won the MLS NEXT Cup. For the U-18 team in 2025, Moore scored the game-winning penalty in a shootout against Inter Milan’s U-18 team in the Generation adidas Cup in April. The Macon native is a member of the U.S. U-18 Youth National Team, with his most recent call-up in May where his side won the UEFA Friendship Cup. Moore has started 17 games of his 24 appearances for ATL UTD 2 across two seasons, scoring once. Moore will become a Homegrown player on Jan. 1, 2026.
TRANSACTION: Atlanta United 2 loans Kaiden Moore to Philadelphia Union II through the remainder of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season.
Atlanta United 2 Roster (as of Aug. 18, 2025):
Defenders (4): Toto Majub, Salvatore Mazzaferro, Kaiden Moore*, Ronan Wynne
Midfielders (5): Javier Armas, Santiago Pita, Iggy Suarez, Moises Tablante, Adyn Torres**
Forwards (4): Ryan Carmichael, Arif Kovac, Rodrigo Neri, Patrick Weah
* On loan with Philadelphia Union II
**On loan from Atlanta United