On Monday night, the NASL announced their decision to shutdown operations of the Atlanta Silverbacks indefinitely. While it's not the official death blow to the club, it's not far from it. As soon as the news dropped, an outpouring of emotional reaction flooded the American soccer corner of social media. Here is some of the most notable reaction:
Thank you to all of our staff members, players, coaches, sponsors, and fans over the years. What a ride! pic.twitter.com/LfqJzLd52b
— Atlanta Silverbacks (@ATLSilverbacks) January 12, 2016
Supporters groups say their goodbye.
Like others have said, the MLS team is not the sole problem. This team has been tough to support since it started. We always had fun though.
— Westside 109 (@ATLWestside109) January 12, 2016
It's a sad day for #ATLSoccer. Thank you Silverbacks for the awesome times. #AlwaysASilverback https://t.co/Ans8wBJQ1j
— Terminus Legion (@TerminusLegion) January 12, 2016
Former head coach and USMNT legend Eric Wynalda reminisces
To @AndySmith011 and the entire @ATLSilverbacks organization and the fans - thank you!! "The ATL" are great people- great memories- #champs
— Eric Wynalda (@EricWynalda) January 12, 2016
I got to put a smile on my sons face- @ATLSilverbacks - because this was awesome and he loved our guys pic.twitter.com/tCmsXh0zd0
— Eric Wynalda (@EricWynalda) January 12, 2016
Two former players, Junior Burgos and Paul Black send their support and messages
Thank you for everything @ATLSilverbacks ! Memories and people I will never forget! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YSgMdqZxiv
— Paul Black (@paul_black3) January 12, 2016
Thankful #33 pic.twitter.com/fAf1g9iUjR
— junior burgos (@juniorburgos10) January 12, 2016
Silverbacks GM, Andy Smith, was predictably emotional
Appreciate all the kind words...very sad to see this end after what we have accomplished the past 4 seasons.
— Andy Smith (@AndySmith011) January 12, 2016
Especially want to thank @EricWynalda and @brianwayn (Haynes) for turning this club around and making it something we can all be proud of.
— Andy Smith (@AndySmith011) January 12, 2016
Huge thank you to all who were involved with @ATLSilverbacks --- too many to name, but all played their part! It was fun while it lasted...
— Evan Mitz (@epmitz) January 12, 2016