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The 2017 NPSL Season kicks off this weekend for both of Atlanta’s clubs as the Silverbacks host Birmingham Hammers FC and Georgia Revolution play Asheville City FC in North Carolina.
Atlanta Silverbacks
Opponent: Birmingham Hammers FC
Venue: Silverbacks Park, Atlanta, GA
Kick-off: Saturday 5:00pm
Streaming: Facebook Live
Tickets: Single-Game Tickets
Birmingham joined the NPSL for the 2016 season and finished season at the bottom of the conference. The Hammers will look to improve on that as they head into their second season in the league.
The Silverbacks return to action on Wednesday when they host SC United Bantams (PDL) in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on May 6 at 4:00pm.
Georgia Revolution FC
Opponent: Asheville City FC
Venue: Memorial Field, Asheville, NC
Kick-off: Saturday 7:30pm
Streaming: http://iamavl.com/live
Travel Time: 3:24 (197 miles)
Georgia Revolution FC travel north to play expansion-side Asheville City in their first match of the 2017 NPSL Season. The Revs will want to rebound from a 4-1 loss to Peachtree City MOBA (PDL) in their final preseason game this past Tuesday.