Atlanta United signs forward Caio Assis from América for remainder of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Atlanta United has signed forward Caio Assis from América for the rest of the 2026 season. The transfer, confirmed Thursday, features one of América's top academy talents, who did not make a first-team debut before the move. América retains 25% of Assis's economic rights, allowing them potential future financial benefits. Assis joins Major League Soccer as Atlanta aims to integrate young talent into their squad.
- •Caio Assis is one of América's standout youth players.
- •Assis did not play for América's first team before the transfer.
- •Atlanta United aims to enhance their squad with new talent.
- •América retains a quarter of Assis's economic rights.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta United Sign Brazilian Prospect Caio Assis
"América have confirmed the transfer of forward Caio Assis to Atlanta United. The move, announced Thursday, sends one of the club's top academy talents to Major League Soccer for the rest of the 2026 ...
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