Birmingham Legion FC to Host MLS' Atlanta United in February 2020
December 10, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release
BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Legion FC announced today that it will kickstart its 2020 season in Birmingham with a preseason friendly against MLS powerhouse and 2018 MLS Cup Champions, Atlanta United FC, on Saturday, February 8, at 3:30 p.m. CT at BBVA Field.
Legion FC standouts Mikey Lopez, Matt VanOekel, Daniel Johnson, Anderson Asiedu and Prosper Kasim will return to lead the team against Atlanta United greats Brad Guzan, Josef Martinez, Ezequiel Barco, Miles Robinson and Pity MartÃÂnez, among others. The early February match is set to take place shortly before Atlanta United starts competition in the 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League.
"This will be the biggest soccer event in Birmingham since the 1996 Olympics and the U.S. Women's National Team game in 2015," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. "Atlanta United has ranked in the top 10 in the world for attendance and have proven to be a top tier MLS Club. We are honored they are coming to the Magic City to play us on our home field."
In addition to being 2018 MLS Cup Champions, Atlanta United also won the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, were champions of the 2019 Campeones Cup in August, and most recently finished the 2019 MLS regular season as the two-seed in the MLS Eastern Conference.
"Since launching our club ahead of the 2017 season, we've prioritized traveling to preseason games in the Southeast," Atlanta United President Darren Eales said. "From Chattanooga to Charleston to Nashville, and now to Birmingham, we're proud to play a role in the tremendous growth of soccer in our region. Birmingham Legion FC had a successful inaugural season in USL last year, and we're excited to help launch their 2020 season at BBVA Field."
Heaps added, "If you love soccer and want to be a part of a unique piece of Birmingham soccer history, you won't want to miss this game."
New and renewed Legion FC season ticket holders will receive exclusive access to the match, in addition to pre-game festivities, a post-game meet-and-greet with players, coaches and staff - and priority for purchasing additional tickets closer to the February event.
Birmingham Legion FC's 2020 season will officially begin in March, and season tickets are available now. Those interested in purchasing season tickets should contact the Legion FC ticket sales office at 205.791.7145 or email tickets@bhmlegion.com. All season ticket information is available at bhmlegion.com/2020tickets.
All updates on offseason events and a preseason schedule will be announced in the coming months on bhmlegion.com and via Legion FC's social media channels identified by @bhmlegion.
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