Atlanta United 2 today announced it has signed defender Jack Gurr, pending league and federation approval.

“Jack is a determined young player and we expect him to help push our club further in 2020,” said ATL UTD 2 head coach Stephen Glass. “His work rate, quality on the ball and character stood out to us and we are pleased to add him to our group.”

Gurr, 24, was a four-year starter at Georgia Gwinnett College from 2014-2017 where he was among the program’s most accomplished players. He was top-five in nearly every major category and finished as Gwinnett’s all-time leader in assists, second in shots and fifth in games played, goals and points. The Newcastle, England native led the Grizzlies to the NAIA tournament in three of his four seasons while being named to the First Team All-A.I.I. his junior and senior seasons when he led the team in assists each year.

PLAYER PROFILE

Name: Jack Gurr

Position: Defender

Height: 5-8

Birthdate: Nov. 26, 1995 (24)

Birthplace: Newcastle, England

Nationality: England

College: Georgia Gwinnett College

Acquired: Signed by ATL UTD 2 on Dec. 5, 2019.