The Atlanta Silverbacks men’s division includes three levels of play within the United Soccer Leagues. The Boys Professional Development Program (PDP) provides the most skilled youth players from the area a chance to compete in the USL Super-Y League. The recently added Atlanta Silverbacks U-23’s, compete in the USL Premier Development League; a league that allows North America’s best collegiate athletes to compete during the summer without losing eligibility. Atlanta’s professional soccer team, the Atlanta Silverbacks Men, compete in the USL’s highest level of professional soccer in the US & Canada, the USL First Division. Enter the official website to keep up with all of the teams.

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The Atlanta Silverbacks women’s division includes two levels of play within the United Soccer Leagues. The Girls Professional Development Program (PDP) provides the most skilled youth players from the area a chance to compete in the USL Super Y-League. The Atlanta Silverbacks Women compete in North America’s highest level of soccer for women, the USL W-League. In 2005, during the inaugural season, the Atlanta Silverbacks Women were ranked 15th in the world. The Atlanta Silverbacks Women represent the highest level of women’s athletics in Atlanta. Enter the official website to follow the teams throughout the season.
With over 3,500 members, the Silverbacks Soccer Club is one of the largest soccer clubs in the southeastern United States. The Silverbacks Soccer Club offers players on any level a chance to come out and compete. The club offers young people on any level a variety of opportunities to enjoy soccer that include select teams, academy teams and recreational teams as well as a TOPSoccer program for young athletes with disabilities. In addition the Club hosts camps and three large tournaments a year, drawing thousands of the southeast’s best players.
The Atlanta Silverbacks camp program offers various levels of instruction to its participants, encouraging a fun and challenging environment. The Silverbacks offer three camps, each designed to match and enhance specific skill levels. Highly competitive teams can take it to the next level at the Professional Experience Program (PEP) camps. Developing players can get exclusive training with the world-renowned soccer club, Inter Milan at the only North American site for the Inter Campus camp. Players of any ability can develop their fundamental soccer skills at the Silverkickers camp. Enter the official website to learn more or sign up for a summer camp.
With two full-sized FieldTurf fields, one natural grass field, and state-of-the-art lighting and drainage systems, Atlanta Silverbacks Park is the premier soccer park in Atlanta. The Park, located at Spaghetti Junction, draws thousands of people every week. Athletic Atlantans gather at the park for various leagues every day of the week. Whether it’s Hispanic League games on Sundays, or co-ed games on Tuesday nights, people gather at the park to watch, play, and enjoy and the game. Atlanta Silverbacks Park continues to develop and improve the complex to ensure the best possible experience for all visitors. Enter the official website to learn more about leagues at the park.
The Atlanta Silverbacks Sports Center (ASSC) offers indoor facilities for Atlanta’s sports enthusiasts. The ASSC is a state-of-the-art facility and the only climate-controlled indoor facility in Georgia. The sports center has a variety of leagues and draws thousands of visitors every year. In addition to the popular indoor soccer leagues, the ASSC attracts many athletes to the inline hockey and flag football leagues. The ASSC also offers eight week player development programs for young soccer players: Soccer Tots, Soccer Touch, and Street Soccer. Enter the official website to learn more about playing in this incredible facility.
The Atlanta Silverbacks are committed to promoting the sport of soccer in the city of Atlanta, the State of Georgia and the United States of America. The Silverbacks are dedicated to creating an environment that encourages men, women, amateurs, professionals, our youth and adults, to come together for the good of the game. We recognize our sport is enjoyed by boys and girls, men and women, and the Silverbacks are currently involved in ongoing discussions with several organizations in an effort to ensure all levels of competition are available in Atlanta for both men and women. It is important for the success of our sport that professional clubs take a leadership role, and lead responsibly. It is important for the success of our sport that stable professional leagues exist for both men and women. These leagues will not only be a tremendous source of entertainment but will also provide an arena our young players can aspire to and a platform from which they will be able to compete on an international stage.
Stephen Pratten – President & CEO
Stilian Shishkov – Executive Director
Jessica Musick – Executive Director
Laura Fedrigo – Executive Director
David Stowe – CFO
Emmakate Young – Public Relations Manager
Annette Izquierdo – Office Manager
Boris Jerkunica – Majority Owner/Chairman
Originally born in Croatia, Jerkunica is now very much at home in Atlanta. A graduate of Druid Hills High School and Emory University, he distinguished himself on the soccer field with both institutions, including an All-American honor with Emory where he still holds the career scoring and assist records. Outside of soccer, Jerkunica has found success in business, most notably in January 2000 when Real Networks in Seattle acquired the company he co-founded, Netzip.

John Latham – Owner/Vice Chairman
A native of Atlanta, John is partner of the Atlanta law firm Alston and Bird, LLP. Latham is a formal legal representative for Umbro International and a trustee of the Georgia State Development Foundation. He serves on the United Soccer League’s First Division Executive Committee and has been instrumental in guiding the league’s development.

Stephen Pratten – Owner/President/CEO
Pratten has overseen operations at the Atlanta Silverbacks since July 2001. A native of Leigh-on-Sea, England, he played international soccer for his country at the U-18 level. A graduate of Columbia University in New York City, he played NCAA Division I soccer and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. Before joining the Silverbacks, Pratten worked in New York and Atlanta for General Re Corporation, a division of Berkshire Hathaway.