About Us
Our Exciting Journey
Our club provides a fun and safe environment for children to learn and play the beautiful game. We mentor boys and girls of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players, and offer a range of programs to suit each child's individual needs. Our coaches are highly trained and passionate about developing young players, and our focus is on creating a positive and supportive environment that encourages each child to reach their full potential. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play, and our aim is to instill a lifelong love of the game in all of our young players.
🎉Cheers to an amazing 2025!👏⚽️
What a season it’s been! From incredible goals to unforgettable moments on and off the field, we’re so proud of every single player and team for bringing energy, skill, and heart every single game! 💪🔥
As we wrap up 2025, we’re celebrating some of the highlights, the wins, and the memories that made this year one to remember. 🏆
A huge THANK YOU to all our coaches, supporters, sponsors, parents, and everyone who helped at the concession stand or behind the scenes... you made this season possible! 🙌
2026 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead!! Swipe through some of our goals and highlights from 2025 and let’s kick off the new year ready to dominate! 🖤❤️
#StrongerTogether #ausa #NewYear2026
We want to extend a huge thank you to Graham for his incredibly generous donation of over $5,000 worth of gear, including balls and cleats. This kind of support makes a real and lasting impact on our players and our program. 🫶⚽️
Graham has always been a strong supporter of Athens United and deeply committed to the growth of the club and everything it represents. He is a true example of what hard work, dedication, and giving back look like. Even from a young age, it was clear he was going to do great things in the world. 👊💯
We are incredibly grateful for his continued support and can’t wait to see him competing again, especially as he takes another run at the Olympics. Athens United is proud to call him one of our own!! ❤️🖤
✨Nationals Fundraising Basket Raffle! ✨
Basket valued at ~$400 to support our U16G Red Nationals trip!
🗓 Drawing: 12/22
🎁 Local delivery: 12/23
What’s inside:
• 30 oz Stanley
• Sol de Janeiro 62 set
• Salt Air Body Wash
• Native Shampoo
• ULTA makeup bag with makeup
• Lululemon socks
• Lululemon headband
• Beachwaver Ceramic Pro Flat Iron
• Beachwaver hair clips
• B Bungalow scent diffuser
• Kate Spade wristlet
• Sea Minerals candle
🎟 Tickets:
$10 = 1 | $20 = 3
💸 Venmo:
Lisa-Barton-44
Please include Name, Email, and Phone Number in the note with payment.
🏆 Winner will be notified on 12/22 ❤️🖤
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Celebrating our senior, Eli Cooling! Swipe through to relive some of his best Athens United highlights! ⚽️⏭️
Position: striker
Number: #10
Years plays at au: 5
Favorite AU memory: scoring a scissor kick in overtime to bring us to state cup final
What I’ll miss about au: scoring goals, hanging with the boys and playing for the badge
Hype song: help me by real Boston richey
Favorite player: Jamie vardy
Game day superstition: think about the celebrations I’m gonna do when I score.
What’s next: hopefully go and play in college somewhere still haven’t decided where or go and join the us army.
Congratulations Eli! Thank you for bringing passion and energy every time you played! We can’t wait to see what comes next for you! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Celebrating one of our seniors, Jalen Achee! Take a look through some of his favorite memories at Athens United! ⚽️⏭️
Position: Goalkeeper
Number: #5
Years played at AU: 2 years
Favorite AU memory: Winning
What he’ll miss most about AU: Playing for Coach Christian
Hype song: Heatin Up by Lil Baby & Gunna
Favorite player: Emi Martinez
Game day superstition: Wearing different gloves or apparel
What’s next: College soccer (uncommitted stay tuned)
Congratulations Jalen! Your dedication spoke louder than words… we are so excited to see where your journey leads next! 🎓✨
So proud of all our teams who competed at the UFA Fall Classic, JIYSC Cup, and CESA Tournament. 💪🙌
Every group showed up with heart, effort, and serious grit…thank you to all the players, coaches, and families for representing so well! ❤️🖤
Special shoutout to our Finalists: 🥈
▪️UFA Fall Classic – U10 Boys
▪️JIYSC Cup – U15 Boys
▪️CESA Tournament – U11 Girls
▪️CESA Tournament – U17 Girls
And huge congrats to our Champions: 🥇
▫️UFA Fall Classic – U15 Girls
▫️CESA Tournament – U9 Girls
▫️CESA Tournament – U12 Girls
▫️CESA Tournament – U19 Girls
▫️CESA Tournament – U17 Boys
Incredible job across the board… proud is an understatement. Let’s keep building! ⚽️🔥
#AUSA #StongerTogether #AthensUnited
Congratulations to our November Players of the Month, Christopher Linares and Piper Smith! 🙌🌟
Their presence makes an impact on and off the field… through effort, leadership, and heart. ⚽️👏
Coach Sean:
“His improved vision in attacking play increased both the number and quality of our chances down the stretch.”
Coach Jordan:
“Piper is the type of player who makes the best of situations, she plays any role she’s asked and does it to the full maximum. Piper this week represented our club at US ID Center, showcasing her abilities and our club on a grander stage. You want to win consistently you need to find a Piper Smith.”
A huge thank you to our awesome sponsors, LaserTurf and Piedmont Orthopedics!! ❤️🖤🤝
Thank you to Ava and Summer from UGA Women’s Soccer for coming out and talking with our girls! And thank you to Athens Fence company for helping set up Ava and summer. The girls loved hearing about what it takes to compete at the next level and the commitment it really takes. We appreciate taking the time to invest in them! ⚽️❤️
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! ❤️🖤
Celebrating our senior, Natalie Betancourt! Swipe to see some of her favorite memories with ausa! ⏭️⚽️
Position: CAM
Number: #11
Years played at au: 7
Favorite au memory: last seasons myrtle beach side quests with teammates
Hype song: Pa Que La Pases Bien
Favorite player: Ronaldo
Game day superstition: eating gummies before a game
What’s next: going to college to major in biology
Congrats Natalie! We are so proud of everything you’ve brought to au, and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you! ✨🎓
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Celebrating our senior, Samuel Teran Juarez! Swipe to see some of his favorite memories with ausa! ⏭️⚽️
Position: CDM
Number: #27
Years played at au: 6
Favorite au memory: winning state cup 3x back to back with the 08s
Hype song: Escape by nemzz
Favorite player: Neymar
Game day superstition: cup noodles before the game
What’s next: I plan on going to and playing in college
Congrats Samuel! We are so grateful for everything you have contributed to Athens United, and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you! ✨🎓
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Celebrating senior, Wyatt Gehner! Swipe to see some of Wyatt’s favorite memories at au! ⏭️⚽️
Position: Right back
Number: #17
Years played at AU: 4
Favorite AU memory: Scoring my first hat trick
What they’ll miss most about AU: playing soccer with my best friends
Hype song: MVP by BashfortheWorld
Favorite player: Trent Alexander Arnold
Game day superstition: Listen to music
What’s next: play college soccer
Congratulations Wyatt! We are very proud of you and wishing you the best for what’s ahead! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! ❤️🖤
Celebrating senior, Ava Davis! Swipe to see some of Ava’s favorite memories at au! ⚽️⏭️
Position: centerback
Number: #20
Years played at AU: 8
Favorite AU memory: Last year‘s Myrtle Beach tournament
What they’ll miss most about AU: carpooling to every practice with my friends
Hype song: no fear
Favorite player: doesn’t have one
Game day superstition: Left sock on right foot right sock on left foot
What’s next: college
Congratulations Ava! We’re so proud of you… wishing you the best for what’s ahead! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Join us in celebrating senior, Jacob Page! Swipe to look at some of his favorite Athens United memories. 🖤⚽️
Position: Goalkeeper
Number: 35
Years played at AU: 9
Favorite Memory: Going to universal with my teammates/ winning my third state cup
What I will miss most: Teammates and coaches
Hype song: Tuesdays Gone- Lynyrd Skynyrd
Favorite player: Omar Marmoush
Game day superstition: I always have to put my right sock on before my left
What’s next: Attending the University of Georgia
We’re proud of you, Jacob! You’ve made your mark on and off the field, we can’t wait to see what’s next! ✨🎓
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! ❤️🖤
Join us in celebrating one of our seniors, Farrell Hyde! Swipe to look back on some of her best Athens United memories. ⚽️❤️
Position: outside wing back
Number: #4
Years played at AU: 5 years
Favorite AU memory: Beach tournament trip with coach max’s team last year (dinner + hanging out on the beach)
What you’ll miss most about AU: spending time with friends on my team from different schools that I never usually get to see
Hype song: a milli by lil Wayne
Favorite player: doesn’t have one
Game day superstition: have to have gum during my game
What’s next: Attend UGA to study exercises and sports science
We’re so proud of you, Farrell! Thank you for everything you’ve given to AU, wishing you all the best in what’s ahead! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Celebrating senior Zeke Hensley-Williams! Swipe to see some of his best memories at AU! ⚽️🖤
Position: CB/LB/RB/CDM
Number: 25
Years played at AU: 8 years
Favorite AU memory: Winning Sate Cup
What you’ll miss most about AU: My teammates
Hype song: My Way by Frank Sinatra
Favorite player: Luca Modric
Game day superstition: I wear the same headband that I can only wash by hand. (not washer or dryer)
What’s next: Film School
Congrats Zeke! Your passion, hustle, and heart have made such a difference at AU. Best of luck as you take on your next chapter! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
We’re celebrating senior Zulma Valdivieso! Swipe through to relive some of her best Athens United moments! ⚽️❤️
Position: LW
Number: #10
Years played at AU: 4
Favorite AU memory: scoring the winning goal in the sccl final
What you’ll miss most about AU: going to practice with friends
Hype song: gata only remix
Favorite player: Messi
Game day superstition: mini shin guards
What’s next: college
Congrats Zulma, you made a big impact at AUSA! Thank you for your dedication, energy, and love for the game. Wishing you nothing but success in your next adventure! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Join us in celebrating senior Hank Ruder! Swipe to see Hank throughout his years at Athens United! ⚽️⏭️
Position: Centerback
Number: 6
Years played at AU: 11
Favorite AU memory: The feeling after winning our first State Cup.
What you’ll miss most about AU: The family I got and the memories that game along with it.
Hype song: Umbrella - Rihanna
Favorite Player: Matt Besler
Game day superstition: Wrist/hand tape over bracelets.
What’s next: life 🤷♂️
Hank has left a mark on and off the field with hard work, great attitude, and unforgettable moments. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll do next! ✨🎓
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! ❤️🖤
Join us in celebrating senior Taylor Kelly! Swipe to see some of Taylors memories throughout her years at Athens United! ⚽️⏭️
position: midfield
number: #8
years played at au: 7
favorite au memory: scoring a game winning header goal in the state cup semifinal
hype song: all the lights
favorite player: alex morgan
game day superstition: i warm up holding my shin guards and don’t put them in until before the game
what’s next: attend college and do something involving exercise science
Thank you Taylor for representing AU with heart and pride. Best of luck as you take on your next chapter ✨🎓
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Celebrating our senior, Justin King! Swipe to see some of Justin’s favorite Athens United memories and moments! ⚽❤️
Position: Left Wing
Number: #9 / #40
Years played at AU: 4
Favorite AU memory: Winning State Cup
What you’ll miss most about AU: Coach Christian’s stories
Hype song: New Edition – Glokk40Spaz
Favorite player: Neymar
Game day superstition: High socks
What’s next: College
Big congrats, Justin! Thank you for all the effort, energy, and memories you’ve brought to Athens United, we can’t wait to see all that’s ahead for you! ✨🎓
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! 🖤❤️
Celebrating one of our seniors, Jasmine Lockamy! Swipe to see some of Jasmine’s favorite Athens United memories and moments! ⚽❤️
Position: Forward
Number: #7
Years played at AU: 1
Favorite AU memory: Barnyard World Cup
What you’ll miss most about AU: Riding to practice with my friends
Hype song: Feel the Fiyaaaah
Favorite player: Neymar
Game day superstition: Pickles
What’s next: College
Big congrats, Jasmine! Thank you for all the energy and heart you’ve brought to Athens United! We can’t wait to see all that’s ahead for you! ✨🎓
What a weekend! 🔥
All of the teams out there brought the intensity and energy! Thank you to our players, parents, supporters, trainers, and concessions crew for helping make everything run smoothly for our Classic City Cup! 👏 ⚽️ 🙌
#AthensUnited #AUSA #StrongerTogether #Athens #VamosUnidos #SCCL #ClassicCityCup #Tournament #Footy #Champions
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!! ❤️🖤
Celebrating one of our amazing seniors, Francis Kelley! Swipe to see some of her favorite Athens United memories ⚽️🙌
Position: center midfielder
Number: #9
Years played at AU: 2
Favorite AU memory: dressing up for halloween practice last year and playing games for candy
What you’ll miss most abt AU: being with my teammates and tournaments
Hype Song: all of the lights by kanye west
Favorite Player: Trinity Rodman
Game day superstitions: pray before the game
What’s next: attend UGA
Thank you for the energy, effort, and memories you’ve brought to AUSA. Congrats Francis, wishing you the best ahead! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!! 🖤❤️
Let’s celebrate our senior George Foster! Swipe through to see some of his favorite Athens United memories and moments! ⚽️🔥
Position: Winger/Fullback
Number: #8
Years played at AU: 7
Favorite AU memory: Scoring in the National League Playoffs to tie the game 2-2
What they’ll miss most about AU: My teammates who I’ve been playing with for so long
Hype song: Any Nemzzz songs
Favorite player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Game day superstition: Wrist tape
What’s next: Going to play Club soccer at UGA and play USL in the summer
Big congrats, George! Thank you for everything you’ve brought to the team… we’re excited to see where your journey takes you next! 🎓✨
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! ❤️🖤
Recognizing our senior, Ella Hudgens! Swipe to see some of Ella’s favorite pictures while being at Athens United this season! ⚽️❤️
Position: outside back
Number: #13
Years played at AU: 1
Favorite AU memory: When we scored the game winning goal at our tournament
What you’ll miss most about AU: All my friends
Hype song: Love - Keyshia Cole
Favorite player: Naomi Girma
Game day superstition: listening to the same songs on the way to games
What’s next: hopefully go to Auburn to study journalism and music
Congrats Ella! We’re so grateful for all you’ve contributed and excited to see what the future holds! ✨🎓
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! ❤️🖤
Celebrating one of our seniors, Heinkel Mejia! Swipe to see some of Heinkel’s favorite memories from his time at Athens United! ⚽️🖤
Position: Centermid
Number: #7
Years played at AU: 4
Favorite AU memory: Assisted Isham last minute against alianza in state cup semis to tie (later win on pens)
What they’ll miss most about AU: Practice and the 3 team crosses game
Hype song: Turn my swag on
Favorite player: Paolo Guerrero
Game day superstition: Wrist tape on right wrist
What’s next: Attend and finish college
Congrats!! We appreciate everything you’ve brought to Athens United and can’t wait to see what’s next for you! ✨🎓
Big congratulations to our October Players of the Month, Alex Rodriguez and Selah Ogburn! 🌟⚽ 👏Both players have shown outstanding commitment, leadership, and heart on and off the field!
Coach Drew:
“Alex is my hard working dependable captain, vocal on the pitch and always comes up big for the team when needed. He’s got 10 Goals/Assists this season playing as a centerback. I have really enjoyed getting to coach him so far.”
Coach Jordan:
“Selah had the game taken away from her through season ending injury last year, and despite that she found a way back to the game. The amount of work she put in off the field for her to come back lead us in goal scoring as if she never left. She’s the definition of when you don’t cheat the game the game will be good to you back. She’s our captain, she embodies what AU is trying to rebuild, hard work, all gas, no breaks!”
A special thank you to our amazing sponsors, LaserTurf and Piedmont Orthopedics!! ❤️🖤🙌
Calling all Athens United elementary school players!! Join us for UGA x AUSA Night on Sept. 26 as UGA takes on Florida! Players in 5th grade and younger will get to join the pregame sidelines, give high fives, and scrimmage at halftime... so arrive early for parking and be ready to head down 15 minutes before halftime. Can’t wait to see our AU family at the turner soccer complex! ❤️🖤⚽️
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#ausa #AthensUnited #UGA #georgiawomenssoccer
#footy #unidos #vamosunited #athens
#turnersoccercomplex
Congratulations to our September Players of the Month, Zeke Hensley-Williams and Henslee Scott! 👏🌟📣 We are so proud of the leadership and example they bring to their teams!
Coach Christian:
“I chose Zeke because he’s our captain and has played every minute while leading an injury-wracked team to a 6-2 start this season.”
Coach Sergio:
“As one of our captains, she continues to lead by example. Her composure at center back, steady presence, and encouragement of her teammates truly stood out. She has been a consistent influence on the team, and I’m proud to recognize her for that.”
A huge thank you to our sponsors, LaserTurf and Piedmont Orthopedics, for their continued support in making this recognition possible. ❤️🖤⚽
We couldn’t be more proud of our U19 Girls Red & U16 Girls Red for an incredible weekend at the SCCL Tournament! 👏👏👏
U19 battled through with huge wins (10-1, 9-1, 4-1) and finished it off with a 2-1 victory in the finals.
U16 showed consistency all weekend (4-0, 2-1, 2-0) and sealed the deal with a 2-0 championship win.
So proud of the hard work, teamwork, and fight these girls showed. ❤️⚽️🖤
That’s a wrap on the Athens United Invitational!! Huge thanks to all the teams, players, families, and fans who made this weekend unforgettable. ❤️🖤 Here are a few pictures from an amazing tournament! ⚽️📸
#AthensUnited #WeAreUnited #VamosUnited #StrongerTogetherUnited #AthensUnitedInvitational #AthensSoccer #Athens #Soccer #futbol #unidos #tournament #georgia #footy
Thank you to Piedmont Athens Regional for hosting our coaches for an important training session! Our staff gained valuable knowledge on recognizing and responding to head, heart, and heat-related injuries in athletes. We appreciate your continued support in helping us keep our players safe and healthy!
⚽ Fall Recreation at Athens United ⚽
Calling all kids ages 4–12! Our Fall Recreational Program is all about FUN, LEARNING, and COMMUNITY—designed just for beginners or those seeking a relaxed, positive soccer experience. No tryouts or experience needed—just enthusiasm and a love for the game!
Volunteer coaches welcome. Registration info coming soon—stay tuned and follow the link in bio 👇
📢 Supplemental Tryouts – June 4 & 5
Athens United will be holding supplemental tryouts for players U14 and under. All players are welcome to attend.
U8–U10: 5:30–6:30 PM
U11–U14: 6:30–7:30 PM
This is a great opportunity for players still seeking a competitive environment for the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing you on the field.
Congratulations to Oconee High School on their State Championship victory this week! 🏆
We are incredibly proud of all the players for their dedication, teamwork, and hard work. Special shoutout to Sara Werth, Ava Davis, Jordyn Groft, and Coach Judson Hamby for their outstanding contributions to this unforgettable achievement.
Way to go, Warriors! 💙⚽👏
Introducing our U14 coaches for the upcoming season: Juan Bustamante and Sam Perry! They bring great experience and a strong commitment to developing players in a competitive environment. We look forward to a strong season ahead!
#athensunited #weareunited #vamosunited #strongertogether #athenssoccer
We are excited to host Primus Sports Partners. Primus is a sports opportunity provider with the goal of helping players play beyond high school. They provide personalized pathways so players can find the experience that best suits their goals. Come to the library this Saturday May 17th to learn more!
“We are very pleased to announce the addition of Jordan Prempeh to our organization.” Jordan joins Athens United after previously coaching at Oconee Futbol Club. “Words can’t express the excitement I feel about adding Jordan to the club. From the beginning we wanted to unite this community, to provide a better pathway far players of all levels.” Jason Lockhart, Athens United Sporting Director said.
“Jordan has been a pillar in this soccer community for the last 10+ years. “To not only have such a well-respected coach, but an even better person joining our organization, continues to show the commitment Athens United has for bringing the best in this community together and we can’t be more excited for the impact Jordan will continue to have for the players in this area.”
Athens United is excited to announce Coach Tommy Habeeb is joining our organization.
Coach Tommy brings years of coaching experience, most recently serving as the director of Girls’ programs at Alliance Soccer Club. Previously he coached Academy and SCCL with TopHat. He is a part of the soccer staff at Jackson County High School. Tommy is also the Executive Director of Jaxco Futsal.
“Adding another quality coach to our girls program has been a priority” Jason Lockhart, Athens United Sporting Director said. “Bringing Tommy onboard accomplishes that and I really look forward to him working alongside us.”
#athensunited #strongertogether #weareunited #vamosunited #athenssoccer
“He’s back! Sam Perry is returning to Athens United! “We are very excited to announce the return of Sam to the club,” Jason Lockhart, Athens United Sporting Director said. “Sam returns having most recently coached with Piedmont Soccer Academy and BASA. “Sam’s energy, passion, and connection to this community has been missed, and I certainly look forward to seeing the impact he will have on our program.”
“I am very excited to announce the addition of current Oconee County HS, Women’s Head Coach Judson Hamby to our organization,” Jason Lockhart, Athens United Sporting Director said. “Judson has been an outstanding coach for many years, having most recently coached with Gwinnett Soccer Association (GSA) and Parkview High School. Throughout my time in club soccer, I have found it important to ensure that local school coaches are involved with our programs. I know the addition of Judson, who has already made a commitment to soccer in this community by moving from Atlanta to the area, will help to continue solidifying the relationship between our program and the school coaches in our area. I have known him for a long time, and I fully anticipate him having a tremendous impact on our success.”
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