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Atlanta United Academy defender Dominik Chong Qui has been named the MLS NEXT Rising Star of Matchweek 18, the league announced on Monday. Chong Qui scored his second goal in two matches during his first start in last night’s 2-2 draw and shootout victory over Columbus Crew 2.

After scoring his first professional goal as a substitute in Matchweek 17’s contest against New York Red Bulls II, Chong Qui earned a spot in the starting XI in just his fourth match with ATL UTD 2. The 16-year-old left back played the full 90 minutes against Columbus Crew 2 and scored Atlanta’s second goal of the match to take a late lead over the visitors. In the 84th minute, Argentine midfielder Matías Gallardo carried the ball through midfield before finding Chong Qui making a run towards the back post, threading a pass through the box to the left back who calmly slid a shot under the keeper for a 2-1 lead.

Atlanta United 2 (3-8-4, 15 points) returns to action on Sunday, July 21, as they take on Crown Legacy FC at Sportsplex at Matthews (5:00 p.m. ET, Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, Soccer Down Here). Some ATL UTD 2 matches are available with an MLS Season Pass subscription on the Apple TV app while others are streamed live on MLSNEXTPro.com.