Justin Garces (born August 23, 2000) is an American

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player who plays for Atlanta United in

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Career

Youth

Garces played with Atlanta United FC academy whilst also appearing for Atlanta's

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affiliate Atlanta United 2 during their inaugural season in 2018. Garces committed to playing

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from 2018 and beyond.

College

Garces attended

in 2018, going to on to make 57 appearances for the Bruins across four seasons. In his senior year, Garces was named 2021 Pac-12 All-Conference Second Team.

Professional

On January 10, 2022, Garces returned to Atlanta to sign a homegrown player contract with Atlanta United.

Personal life

Garces has been in a relationship with former elite and UCLA gymnast Norah Flatley since November 2018.

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* * 2000 births Living people American men's soccer players Men's association football goalkeepers UCLA Bruins men's soccer players Atlanta United 2 players Atlanta United FC players USL Championship players Soccer players from Florida Soccer players from Miami United States men's youth international soccer players Homegrown Players (MLS) MLS Next Pro players {{US-footy-goalkeeper-stub