Silverbacks Welcome Pachuca, Independiente, and Olimpia for July Friendlies

Published on June 3, 2008 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Atlanta Silverbacks News Release


International soccer returns to Atlanta this July when the Atlanta Silverbacks host three of Latin American's top teams at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

The Silverbacks will face off against Mexican powerhouse and CONCACAF Champions Cup holders Pachuca C.F. Wednesday, July 9, Argentinean super-club C.A. Independiente, Saturday, July 12, and the newly crowned Honduran champion C.D. Olimpia, Saturday, July 19.

Tickets for all three matches go on sale to the general public Friday, June 6. Silverbacks season ticket holders may purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, June 4. Tickets are available by calling 866-GO-BACKS, at the Atlanta Silverbacks north box office (Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m.), online at ticketlatino.us (877-528-4648), and at all 12 metro-Atlanta Discolandia locations.

Parking for each matches is $10 dollars. Due to limited parking at Silverbacks Park, a free shuttle to and from the stadium will be provided from the offsite lot. Onsite parking permits must be purchased in advance. Call 404-969-4919 for more information.

The July 9 fixture with Pachuca is part of the Silverbacks annual Copa Amistad (Friendship Cup). Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with food and interactive activities for all ages. Kickoff is at 8:00 p.m.

Following the tradition of recognizing marque players with one final match, the July 19 match versus Olimpia will be a testamonial match for former Silverback and Olimpia great Alex Pineda-Chacon, who began his career at Olimpia at the age of 19, and remains one of Olimpia's most recognized players. Pineda-Chacon will appear for both teams in the match.

Ticket Prices

Wednesday, July 9 8:00 p.m. Atlanta Silverbacks vs. Pachuca Club de Futbol Sections 102-108, 302-308: $59.50 101, 109, 301, 309: $39.50 Parking: $10

Saturday, July 12 Atlanta Silverbacks vs. Atletico Independiente 8:00 p.m. Sections 102-108, 302-308: $49.50 101, 109, 301, 309: $29.50 Parking: $10

Saturday, July 19 Atlanta Silverbacks vs. Club Deportivo Olimpia 8:00 p.m. Sections 102-108, 302-308: $49.50 101, 109, 301, 309: $29.50 Parking: $10

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