On November 11th, 2008 the Atlanta Silverbacks men’s professional team announced they would sit out the 2009 season citing the economy and the potential of a Major League Soccer team coming to town. There were also several fundamental issue’s the Silverbacks ownership had with how their league, United Soccer League, was structured and operated.
When word got [...]
Atlanta Beat (1-6-3) vs FC Gold Pride (8-3-1) 0 : 4
After competing Wednesday in the All-Star game several players from both teams laced up their boots again to face off on Saturday. Just like the All-Star game Marta scored two against Atlanta Beat GK Hope Solo. Down early (31st second) the comeback became near impossible when [...]
Today @NASLofficial went live on Twitter. Their profile image includes nine team logo’s and a tenth “ATLANTA 2011″ but without the Silverbacks logo. I know many people have wondered if the Silverbacks would comeback but so far things look like they’re still moving forward after the the NASL’s first annual general meeting. Well maybe I shouldn’t say Silverbacks. Could [...]
UPDATE: This was just an awesome story and though Martyn’s time with Queen of the South was short he’s path was memorable.
Originally posted 1/16/09 : It’s Friday and after yesterday’s depressing news of the Atlanta MLS bid fail I thought we could all use a feel good story.
A few months ago Martyn Lancaster was [...]
Former Silverback, Mac Kandji
UPDATE: When the men’s Silverback team announced they were shutting down I had hope we could see a former player have success with a new team. Though NYRB had a horrid season it was fun to watch Mac play when he was healthy.
Originally Posted 1/14/09: New York Red [...]