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Legion FC Set to Take on Atlanta United FC in Birmingham to Kickstart 2021 Preseason

March 3, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC announced today that it will welcome Atlanta United FC back to Birmingham to kick off its 2021 season with a preseason friendly on Sunday, March 28, at 3:30 pm CT at BBVA Field.

All-League players Bruno Lapa and Alex Crognale will return with other Legion FC standouts Mikey Lopez, Matt VanOekel, Neco Brett, Anderson Asiedu and Prosper Kasim to lead the team against Atlanta United greats Josef Martinez, Ezequiel Barco, Miles Robinson, George Bello, and Brad Guzan, among others. The match is set to take place shortly before Atlanta begins its Major League Soccer campaign and the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League competition.

"We are excited to have Atlanta United back in Birmingham," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. "Atlanta continues to be a premier club, not only in Major League Soccer, but also in the world game, and it is an honor to host them as they prepare for the CCL and their upcoming MLS season."

Atlanta United burst onto the scene in Major League Soccer after their establishment in 2017, winning the 2018 MLS Cup, the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, the 2019 Campeones Cup, and consistently leading the league, and setting records, in attendance.

"We're excited to be able to continue our commitment of playing preseason matches throughout the Southeast region, with this year's match marking the fifth consecutive season we've traveled to a neighboring state for a friendly," Atlanta United President Darren Eales said. "Birmingham FC were gracious hosts last year as we put on a great event for soccer in the Southeast. We're looking forward to another matchup at BBVA Field as we kick-off our 2021 season."

Due to limited capacity in the stadium, Legion FC season ticket holders will be the only fans guaranteed seats, and they will have priority for purchasing additional tickets closer to the event. Fans still have the opportunity to renew or become a new season ticket holder now by contacting the Legion FC Ticket Office or heading to our 2021 Season Tickets page. Season ticket packages include every USLC home game as well as any other friendly matches not yet announced.

Birmingham Legion FC's third season in the USL Championship will officially begin on or around May 1 with the schedule set to be announced later this month. Health and Safety Protocols that were fully vetted and implemented at BBVA Field last season have been updated and will be in place to begin this season, and all Health and Safety Protocol information can be found on our Return to Play page at bhmlegion.com.

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