Bryce Washington

Atlanta United signed Bryce Washington as a Homegrown Player on June 4, 2021. Washington played collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh and Rutgers University over the last four seasons after leading the Academy’s inaugural U-18s in minutes during the 2016-17 season.  

After signing in the summer, Washington made his professional debut on June 16 against Memphis 901 FC in the USL Championship. The defender went on to play and start 21 matches for Atlanta United 2 in the USL Championship. He finished the season with 69 clearances, which ranked third on the team. His 28 tackles won was the second-highest total on the squad as he became a mainstay on the backline.  

Washington, 22, spent the last two college seasons at Pitt and helped the Panthers reach the National semifinals this past spring. Pitt went 16-4-0 during the spring season and was the No. 2 overall national seed in the NCAA Tournament. Washington appeared and started in all 20 games and recorded four goals and one assist, including a goal against Monmouth in the NCAA Tournament Second Round. He was named to Top Drawer Soccer’s Team of the Week a team-best five times and College Soccer News’ Team of the Week twice. Prior to transferring, Washington spent two years at Rutgers and appeared in 32 matches. He was also a member of the 2017 Big Ten All-Freshman team. 

Prior to college, Washington was an inaugural member of the 2016-17 Atlanta United U-18s and was a part of the Academy’s first National Signing Day which included fellow Homegrown Machop Chol. During the 2016-17 season, Washington appeared in 30 matches, scored three goals and led the team to a United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) Southeast Division title and No. 1 overall national seed. He attended high school at North Atlanta. 

2021 (Atlanta United 2): Started all 21 of the matches he played in the USL Championship. Played 1,711 total minutes in his first professional season. Ranked second on the team in interceptions with 49, while winning 111 total duels. His professional debut came on June 16 against Memphis 901 FC.