Atlanta United announced the signing of midfielder Will Reilly as a Homegrown Player through the 2025 MLS season with options through 2028 on Dec. 20, 2024. Reilly was part of the club’s inaugural Academy class before going on to have an outstanding collegiate career at Stanford University. In his first professional season in 2025, the midfielder started four of his 11 MLS appearances, including starting on his MLS debut against FC Cincinnati on March 22. He scored his first MLS goal against Chicago Fire on July 16. Reilly made another three appearances in Leagues Cup and six appearances with Atlanta United 2 in MLS NEXT Pro.
Reilly joined the Atlanta United Academy during the inaugural season in 2016. The midfielder progressed through the age groups, which included captaining the U-17 team during his time. On July 13, 2019, Reilly made his professional debut as an Academy player for Atlanta United 2 in the USL Championship. Over the next two calendar years, Reilly made 35 appearances for ATL UTD 2 and recorded two assists. The Decatur native signed a letter of intent to continue his career at perennial powerhouse Stanford in the summer of 2021.
During his freshman season, Reilly appeared in 15 matches including three starts. He scored his first collegiate goal on Nov. 4 against San Francisco. During the next season, Reilly progressed to become an everyday starter in midfield, playing and starting all 20 matches. He scored three goals and added three assists as Stanford ranked eighth in the country in total goals (46). He was named Pac-12 Player of the Week once during his sophomore campaign.
Reilly had his best statistical season in 2023 when he again started and played in all 20 matches. He scored four goals and tallied a career-best seven assists as Stanford advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament. He scored in the third-round match against No. 1 seeded Marshall in a 3-0 win. Off the pitch, Reilly earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Second Team and All-District honors. Reilly returned for his senior campaign and started all 20 matches again, bringing his college career total to 63 starts in 75 matches. He finished his career with 11 goals and 17 assists as Stanford reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament in 2024.
2025 (Atlanta United): MLS: Started four of his 11 appearances in his first MLS season. Started in his MLS debut on March 22 against FC Cincinnati. Scored his first MLS goal against Chicago Fire on July 16. Leagues Cup: Started one of his three appearances. MLS NEXT Pro: Started six matches for Atlanta United 2 and tallied one assist.
International:Â Made three appearances for the United States U-17 team in 2018.
