Atlanta United today announced that it has signed forward Arif Kovac and defender Toto Majub to Short-Term Agreements for Saturday’s match at Philadelphia Union (7:30 p.m. ET, Apple TV, 92.9 The Game, La Mejor). This will be the second Short-Term Agreement for Kovac this season, who may be included in two more match day rosters, and the third for Majub, who may be included in one more match day roster.
Per 2026 MLS Roster Rules and Regulations, a club may sign a player, age 25 or younger during the league season, from its affiliate (MLS NEXT Pro) to a maximum of four Short-Term Agreements (up to four-day contracts) each season (maximum of 16 days). An individual player may be included on up to four MLS league season match rosters each season, however, that player may appear in no more than two MLS league season matches. An individual player may appear in any number of non-league games during the terms of his four Short-Term Agreements.
Kovac, 19, signed with Atlanta United 2 before the 2025 season and made three appearances with one goal in his first season with the club. This season, Kovac ranks first in MLS NEXT Pro with 18 goal contributions and leads the race for the 2026 Golden Boot with 15 goals. Kovac scored five goals and added an assist on May 16 against Huntsville, setting the MLSNP record for goals and goal contributions in a single match. He has started 14 of his 18 appearances and was recently named MLSNP Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 19 after a tallying a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win against Inter Miami II. Kovac became the second-ever ATL UTD 2 player to reach double-digit goals in a season in the MLSNP era.
Majub, 20, signed with ATL UTD 2 ahead of the 2025 season after playing with Amusi Football Club in Uganda previously. Last season, Majub played in 12 MLS NEXT Pro matches including 10 starts. He scored his first career goal on Aug. 31, 2025 in a 2-0 win against Huntsville City FC and finished the year with just under 1,000 minutes played. This season, the defender has started five of his eight MLS NEXT Pro appearances. Majub has represented the Ugandan U-20 national team.
Player Profiles
Name: Arif Kovac
Position: Forward
Height: 6-5
Birthdate: Sept. 8, 2006 (19)
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Citizenship: United States, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Transaction: Atlanta United signs Arif Kovac to a Short-Term Agreement on Aug. 1, 2026.
Name: Toto Majub
Position: Defender
Height: 6-1
Birthdate: June 3, 2006 (20)
Birthplace: Kampala, Uganda
Citizenship: Uganda
Transaction: Atlanta United signs Toto Majub to a Short-Term Agreement on Aug. 1, 2026.
