Silverbacks play Charleston live on FSC

Published on June 19, 2007 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Atlanta Silverbacks News Release


The Atlanta Silverbacks will take on the Charleston Battery on Friday night at 8:00 pm at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, SC. The match, the Silverbacks' second in the 2007 Southern Derby Cup, will be televised live in a national broadcast on the Fox Soccer Channel. The Silverbacks, 3-4-4, last played the Battery, 4-4-3, on May 26th in South Carolina; the Battery won 2-0. As for the Southern Derby Cup, the Silverbacks lost their first cup match 2-1 on May 12 against the Carolina RailHawks. The Silverbacks' last two matches (Seattle and California) have ended in scoreless ties; Atlanta will be looking to continue their defensive shutouts while also finding the back of the net.

The Silverbacks were able to find the back of the net in their 10-0 win over Azzurri FC (USASA) in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on June 12. The Silverbacks will host the Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) in the tournament's second round a week from today, on Tuesday, June 26. The winner of that match will take on an MLS side in the third round.

CAPTAINS PASS GETS YOU TICKETS TO FOUR GAMES AND SAVES YOU $20

The Atlanta Silverbacks are now offering the Rios Captain's Pass - a pass that includes tickets to four of the Silverbacks' biggest remaining home games - June 26, July 4, August 10, and September 1 for only $40.

June 26 - Watch the excitement of tournament play when the Silverbacks take on the Charlotte Eagles in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

July 4 - Celebrate the holiday with the Silverbacks when they take on their rival, the Charleston Battery - be sure to stay for fireworks after the match.

August 10 - Cheer on the Silverbacks when they host the Puerto Rico Islanders in a live national broadcast on the Fox Soccer Channel - be sure to stay for fireworks after the match.

September 1 - Send the summer out with a bang and catch the Silverbacks in their last regular season match-up at RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium.

In addition to guaranteeing you tickets for these great games, the Rios Captain's pass provides a $20 savings off the regular ticket price. For more information, call 1-866-GO-BACKS (1-866-462-2257) or 404-969-4906.

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