Atlanta Silverbacks

SILVERBACKS ANNOUNCE 2006 GIVEAWAY ITEMS
In addition to watching exciting soccer in the brand new RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta Silverbacks fans will receive free giveaways at EVERY Silverbacks Men’s and Silverbacks Women’s game during the 2006 season. Not only will fans enjoy fireworks at select games, but games will feature an item for at least the first 250 fans through the gate. The items will include bobbleheads, thunderstix, and much, much more. Click here to see the scheduled giveaways for the Silverbacks Men and the Silverbacks Women.

MEN HEAD SOUTH TO TEST EXPANSION SIDE
The Silverbacks Men, 0-1-2, will look for their first win this weekend when they face Miami FC on Sunday in Florida. Although Miami FC is the newest addition to the USL First Division, the franchise secured many soccer greats for their inaugural year, including Brazilian soccer stars Romario and Zhino. “I think we’ve improved since the previous match; and each week we get a better understanding of each other. Obviously Miami has some very experienced players, but if we come out and play like we’re capable of playing we should be able to come home with a positive result,” said Head Coach Jason Smith. Miami’s current record, 0-2-1, lands them one point ahead of the Silverbacks in the USL First Division standings. The first ever game between the Silverbacks Men and Miami FC will kick-off on Sunday, May 14 at 4:00 pm. Click here to read about the Silverbacks’ game last week against the Virginia Beach Mariners.

WOMEN TO CHALLENGE CHARLOTTE LADY EAGLES
The Silverbacks Women will seek revenge against the Charlotte Lady Eagles tomorrow at 5:30 pm in Charlotte, NC. After losing to the Eagles twice last season, the Silverbacks have a reason to be fired up for this weekend’s match. “I’m extremely excited about the game this weekend. Charlotte has always been a strong team and I think it will be an intense game. Going into our third match-up against the Eagles, everyone is ready to get a win for our side,” said Silverbacks’ midfielder Tara Minnax. Atlanta opened the W-League season last weekend with a 4-0 rout over the Carolina Dynamo; tomorrow night’s game is the season opener for Charlotte. Click here to read about the Silverbacks’ game last week against the Carolina Dynamo.

U23’s RENEW WILLIE B. CUP SERIES
The Silverbacks U23’s will travel to Nashville, TN this weekend to play the Nashville Metros. Saturday’s game marks the first time teams from either organization have played each other since 2002. The game also marks the renewal of the Willie B. Cup Series, a competition that began in 2000. Click here to read more about the Willie B. Cup Series. The Metros, 0-1-1, are just ahead of the Silverbacks, 0-1, in the PDL South Division rankings. The U23’s fell in their first game to the Carolina Dynamo last weekend - click here to read more about the game.