"The 17-year-old came on as a substitute in the second half of their 5-4 defeat to the Crew, which ended Atlanta's hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. Sanchez made his first-team debut in Atlanta's Leagues Cup win over Atlas, which came just a day after he signed a homegrown deal with the club. Atlanta face a stern test in their next match as they host San Diego FC."
"I always played up an age group or two at times during my academy days, and that's got me ready for the physical side of the game. A big thanks to all the coaches that I've had along the way, and also my team-mates pushing me every day. Just signing a contract doesn't really mean a whole lot. I'm humble. I want to be a big part of this club and a big part of the first team going forward. It's just the first step."
Cooper Sanchez, 17, made his MLS debut for Atlanta United as a second-half substitute in a 5-4 loss to Columbus Crew that ended Atlanta's playoff hopes. He previously debuted for the first team in the Leagues Cup win over Atlas a day after signing a homegrown contract. Sanchez joined the academy at age 12, frequently played up age groups, and credits coaches and teammates for his development. He describes the contract as a first step, emphasizes humility, and aims to become a regular first-team player. Atlanta will next host Western Conference leaders San Diego FC.
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