Sports

Georgia is

nationally known for its level of play in soccer. Our

high school teams are ranked in national polls, and our

club teams produce players that play in the collegiate

and professional levels. It makes you wonder why we don't

have a major league soccer team.

Though we

have the Atlanta Classics, a women's team, and the

Atlanta Silverbacks, a major league soccer farm team,

Atlanta will get to see some major league stars close up

this Thursday evening when the Miami Fusion comes to

challenge the Silverbacks.

The Fusion

is one of the Silverbacks' two MLS affiliates. They are

off to a rough start this season, sporting a 4-11 record.

They have not won a road game all year. The team is led

The

Silverbacks have had their share of ups and downs this

season but seem to be figuring out things on both sides

of the ball lately. They are steeped in international

players and play an aggressive game that keeps them close

to most opponents.

The game

will be played at DeKalb Memorial Stadium and is

scheduled to kick off at 7:35 p.m. Admission is $12 for

adults and $8 for children under 19. Call 404-377-5575

for information or visit the Silverbacks on the Web at www.atlantasilverbacks.com .

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