The Atlanta Silverbacks were able to earn all three points at home by defeating FC Edmonton, 1-0. The much-needed points continue to give Atlanta hope in making a push for the playoffs, something that many had written off for the team earlier in the year. The deciding goal was scored by Junior Burgos, who struck…
Huge game at Silverbacks Park as the run to the playoffs intensifies. Both teams are 5 points out of the top spot in the Fall Season. Edmonton is two points of the final playoff spot in the combined table, the Silverbacks are three points back.
Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank, 73, is reportedly on the hunt for a chief executive officer to oversee all of his current business operations. The long list of his endeavors includes the 16-month-old MLS Atlanta franchise, the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, the Arthur Blank Family Foundation, AMB Group, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, and PGA Tour Superstore. Blank is…
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Gaurav Vedak(@gvedak), Paul Foster(@gringofoster), Nikhil Swaminathan(@sw4mi) explaining the intricacies of the MLS Salary Cap. As we approach 2017, soccer fever is beginning to take over our city. Thousands of fans showed up for the MLS Atlanta announcement, and more than 19,000 people have already put down a…
In the modern era of Atlanta soccer, DeKalb County has historically been ahead of the curve. It appears to be again as it will be the home of Atlanta United’s headquarters, training facility, and academy. The first university to add varsity soccer in Georgia, Emory University, is in DeKalb County. Emory’s soccer program began in…
August 24, 2002- Morris Brown College’s Herndon Stadium (home of the Atlanta Beat) hosts the second Women’s United Soccer Association Founders’ Cup championship match. The Carolina Courage won 3-2 over the Washington Freedom in front of 15,321 fans. August 24, 2003- The Washington Freedom defeat the Atlanta Beat 2-1 in the Women’s Untied Soccer Association…
Two words. Kwadwo. Poku. The NYCFC player has been tearing up the MLS recently in his first season. Just two years ago Poku was playing with Georgia Revolution in the NPSL and played with the Atlanta Silverbacks last year. Poku is becoming a star even in his rookie season and if you haven’t been watching him…
As expected, Arthur Blank introduced Mercedes-Benz as the naming rights partner for the facility known up until now as the “New Atlanta Stadium.” The press conference was made official today at the stadium “Preview Center” in Buckhead. Henceforth, the upcoming new stadium will be known as “Mercedes-Benz Stadium.” Arthur Blank opened the conference at an event attended by Governor Nathan Deal,…
Atlanta’s chances at an NASL playoff berth appear to be slipping away as they dropped more points, drawing with the visiting Indy Eleven, 1-1. The game saw a little bit of everything (penalty kicks, acrobatic saves, own goals, straight red cards, and second yellows), except goals from open play. Despite controlling most of the match,…
Last week’s loss in Jacksonville will feel a bit like an opportunity squandered, as league leaders Ottawa lost to Minnesota. The Silverbacks have back to back home games, starting tonight with Indy Eleven. Points are critical at this stage in the season as the NASL table grows increasingly crowded.
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