Atlanta United signed Cooper Sanchez on July 2, 2024. Sanchez signed his first professional contract with Atlanta after spending time in the Academy since joining in 2018.
Sanchez spent last season with the U-16 squad and was part of the 2023 U-16 side that went 22-1-1 in the Regular Season and took home the MLS NEXT Cup, where he scored in a 3-1 victory over Strikers FC in the title match. Sanchez has made two professional appearances with Atlanta United 2, having come on as a substitute twice last season, as well as appearing in Atlanta United’s 2024 preseason match against Birmingham Legion FC. Sanchez is eligible to represent the United States at the international level and most recently made his debut with the United States U-16 squad in May for matches against Uruguay and Argentina.
