Aiden McFadden, 24, joined Atlanta United through the 2021 MLS SuperDraft after playing collegiately for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he was a 2020-21 Second Team All-ACC selection.
Atlanta United 2 signed McFadden on April 21, 2021. In his first season at the professional level, McFadden set a then ATL UTD 2 single-season record of eight goals and added three assists.
The Pennsylvanian made his MLS debut against Colorado Rapids on March 5, 2022 after being called up on an MLS Short-Term Agreement.
On June 17, 2022, Aiden McFadden was signed by the club to as a U-20 Call Up Replacement, filling the roster slot temporarily left vacant by Tyler Wolff’s call-up to the U.S. Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team for the 2022 Concacaf U-20 Championships from June 18 to July 3. He would then sign through the remainder of the season on July 8, 2022.
McFadden made his first MLS start with Atlanta on June 25, 2022 against Toronto FC, logging 81 minutes at BMO Field. The defender ended his 2022 campaign with eight starts over his 11 appearances, tallying a total of 643 minutes.
2022 (Atlanta United/Atlanta United 2): MLS: Started eight of his 11 appearances and totaled 643 minutes played. Made his first MLS appearance on March 5, 2022. Recorded his first MLS start on June 25 at Toronto FC. USL Championship: Started in 12 of his 13 appearances and 987 minutes played.
