ATLANTA — Atlanta United 2 today announced the signing of goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert through the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season. Hibbert will become an Atlanta United First Team player effective Jan. 1, 2025. The No. 19 overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft played two years at the University of Connecticut.
Hibbert, 19, played and started in all 14 games for the Huskies in 2023. The sophomore made 41 saves and picked up three clean sheets. He collected a season-high fives saves in three matches last season while earning BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week honors twice. Prior to joining UConn, Hibbert won a state and national title at St. Benedict’s Prep.
Transaction: Atlanta United 2 signs Jayden Hibbert through the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season. Hibbert will become an Atlanta United First Team player effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Player Profiles
Name: Jayden Hibbert
Position: Goalkeeper
Class: Sophomore
Height: 6-2
Birthdate: Aug. 5, 2004 (19)
Birthplace: Teaneck, N.J.
Citizenship: United States
Previous Club: University of Connecticut
Atlanta United 2 Roster (as of Jan. 12, 2024)
Goalkeeper (2): John Berner, Jayden Hibbert
Defender (2): Matthew Edwards, Daniel Russo
Midfielders (4): Alan Carleton, Matías Gallardo, Noble Okello, Jacob Williams
Forwards (1): Karim Tmimi
