Atlanta United announced today it has transferred defender Derrick Williams to Reading FC of Englandās League One. There is no fee associated with the transfer, however Atlanta retains a percentage of any future transfer.
āDerrick has been a great teammate and a true professional during his time with the club. This is a great opportunity for him to continue his career and is in the best interest of all parties involved,ā Atlanta United Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson said.
Williams joined Atlanta in January 2024 and started 48 of his 51 appearances in all competitions for the club, recording two goals and two assists. The veteran center back has made 122 career MLS appearances, previously playing for Los Angeles Galaxy and D.C. United.
TRANSACTION: Atlanta United transfers Derrick Williams to Reading FC.
Atlanta United roster (as of Aug. 15, 2025)
Goalkeepers (3):āÆJosh Cohen, Brad Guzan, Jayden HibbertāÆāÆāÆāÆ
Defenders (10): Pedro Amador, Juan Berrocal^, Dominik Chong Qui, Noah Cobb~, Matthew Edwards, Stian Gregersen, Ronald HernƔndez, Brooks Lennon, Enea Mihaj, Nyk Sessock
Midfielders (11):āÆMiguel Almirón, Steven Alzate, Jay Fortune, Saba Lobjanidze, Alexey Miranchuk, Edwin Mosquera`, Tristan Muyumba, Will Reilly, Cooper Sanchez, Bartosz Slisz, Adyn Torres*āÆāÆāÆāÆāÆāÆāÆ
Forwards (6):⯠Leo Afonso, Luke Brennan, Ashton Gordon, Latte Lath, Jamal ThiarĆ©, Cayman TogashiāÆāÆāÆ āÆ
* On loan with ATL UTD 2āÆ
` On loan with Millonarios F.C.āÆ
~ On loan with Colorado Rapids
^ On loan from Getafe