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Washington Signs Homegrown Contract with Atlanta United
6/1/2021 12:46:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – Recent Pitt graduate and men's soccer defender Bryce Washington has signed a homegrown contract with Atlanta United's first team today, as announced by Atlanta United FC.
Washington played youth club soccer with Atlanta United's academy team prior to University. A homegrown contract allows a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to attain the rights to a player who grew up in the area and played for their youth academy before going to play collegiately. Washington attended North Atlanta High School before playing two seasons at Rutgers from 2017-19.
"Transferring to Pitt was one of the greatest decisions of my life," said Washington. "From the moment I stepped onto campus, the guys made me feel at home and showed me what it means to be a Pitt footballer. The coaching staff, led by coach [Jay] Vidovich is second to none and pushed me to grow as a footballer, student and teammate. I will forever be grateful for my years at Pitt and will forever cherish each moment I spent with the team I consider family. As I take the next step in my playing career as a professional, I will take with me the many lessons I've learned both on and off the pitch at the University of Pittsburgh. Hail to Pitt."
The 6-2 center back joined Pitt in the fall of 2019, where he appeared in 18 games, starting in 13. He scored two goals with seven shots and five shots on goal in Pitt's record-breaking 2019 campaign. The Panthers that season advanced to the ACC Championship Semifinals and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the first since 1965.
The 2020-21 season was even more historic, with Washington an integral part of a defense that recorded six shutouts. Washington appeared and started in all 20 games, scoring four goals with one assist and 1,835 minutes played. Notable goals from the past season include a penalty kick game-winner at home vs. Duquesne and the first of six Panther goals against Monmouth in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
Pitt's recent campaign finished 16-4 overall and 9-1 in ACC play. The Panthers earned the No. 1 ranking in the country from the United Coaches Poll on two separate occasions and was awarded the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Pitt outscored its opposition 13-2 in the NCAA Tournament, with Washington's defense playing a crucial part. He helped fend off a late Washington Huskie attack in the quarterfinal round to help the Panthers advance to their first ever NCAA College Cup.
Washington appeared in 38 games and started in 33 of them at Pitt, scoring six goals with one assist, 15 shots and 11 shots on goal. He logged 3,079 minutes as a Panther. He totaled seven goals, 25 shots and 17 shots on goal for his entire collegiate career.
Washington played youth club soccer with Atlanta United's academy team prior to University. A homegrown contract allows a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to attain the rights to a player who grew up in the area and played for their youth academy before going to play collegiately. Washington attended North Atlanta High School before playing two seasons at Rutgers from 2017-19.
"Transferring to Pitt was one of the greatest decisions of my life," said Washington. "From the moment I stepped onto campus, the guys made me feel at home and showed me what it means to be a Pitt footballer. The coaching staff, led by coach [Jay] Vidovich is second to none and pushed me to grow as a footballer, student and teammate. I will forever be grateful for my years at Pitt and will forever cherish each moment I spent with the team I consider family. As I take the next step in my playing career as a professional, I will take with me the many lessons I've learned both on and off the pitch at the University of Pittsburgh. Hail to Pitt."
The 6-2 center back joined Pitt in the fall of 2019, where he appeared in 18 games, starting in 13. He scored two goals with seven shots and five shots on goal in Pitt's record-breaking 2019 campaign. The Panthers that season advanced to the ACC Championship Semifinals and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the first since 1965.
The 2020-21 season was even more historic, with Washington an integral part of a defense that recorded six shutouts. Washington appeared and started in all 20 games, scoring four goals with one assist and 1,835 minutes played. Notable goals from the past season include a penalty kick game-winner at home vs. Duquesne and the first of six Panther goals against Monmouth in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
Pitt's recent campaign finished 16-4 overall and 9-1 in ACC play. The Panthers earned the No. 1 ranking in the country from the United Coaches Poll on two separate occasions and was awarded the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Pitt outscored its opposition 13-2 in the NCAA Tournament, with Washington's defense playing a crucial part. He helped fend off a late Washington Huskie attack in the quarterfinal round to help the Panthers advance to their first ever NCAA College Cup.
Washington appeared in 38 games and started in 33 of them at Pitt, scoring six goals with one assist, 15 shots and 11 shots on goal. He logged 3,079 minutes as a Panther. He totaled seven goals, 25 shots and 17 shots on goal for his entire collegiate career.
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