Atlanta United extends contract for midfielder Jay Fortune through 2029
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Atlanta United has signed midfielder Jay Fortune to a contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2028-29 season and includes an option for 2029-30. The 23-year-old debuted in 2023, recording 4 goals and 4 assists in 82 matches across all competitions. Atlanta's chief soccer officer, Chris Henderson, praised Fortune's development and leadership qualities, emphasizing his importance to the team moving forward.
- •Jay Fortune signed a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.
- •The deal includes an option for the 2029-30 season.
- •Fortune has 4 goals and 4 assists in 82 appearances since debuting in 2023.
- •He has also scored 2 goals in 14 international caps for Trinidad & Tobago.
- •Chris Henderson highlighted Fortune's leadership and professional development.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta United sign Jay Fortune to contract extension
"By MLSsoccer staffTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: ExtensionAtlanta United have signed homegrown midfielder Jay Fortune to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30, the club ...
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