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/ 3493 days ago

New York Cosmos face Atlanta Silverbacks in NASL top of the table weekend clash

While Real Madrid and Schalke legend Raul’s signing with the New York Cosmos has grabbed the headlines early in the NASL season, the league boasts another undefeated team down in Atlanta. The league-owned Silverbacks managed by former Stevenage and Colorado Rapids Head Coach Gary Smith have assembled an excellent squad on a tight-budget. On Saturday […]
ByKartik Krishnaiyer

Atlanta Silverbacks

/ 3632 days ago

NASL Have Made a Shrewd Move to Keep Atlanta in The League

With a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise announced to begin play in 2017 and an ownership group looking to leave, many felt that now would have been the perfect time for the North American Soccer League (NASL) to move out of way and let MLS take center stage in Atlanta. Instead, the NASL has elected […]
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Atlanta Silverbacks

/ 3965 days ago

Atlanta Eliminates Head Coach Position, Eric Wynalda to Manage As Technical Director

The Atlanta Silverbacks of the second-tier NASL have innovated in a way many thought not possible. They have opted not to hire a Head Coach to replace the terminated Brian Haynes who had been named 2012 NASL Coach of the Year. Instead they are allowing Technical Director Eric Wynalda to continue his work at FOX […]
ByKartik Krishnaiyer

Atlanta Silverbacks

/ 4029 days ago

MLS Edges Closer to Awarding Atlanta a Franchise

On Saturday, Atlanta will be the locale for the NASL Soccer Bowl, the title game of North America’s second division. The Atlanta Silverbacks will play host to the New York Cosmos at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.  The Silverbacks have developed a strong side thanks largely to US Soccer legend Eric Wynalda, the club’s technical director. And […]
ByKartik Krishnaiyer

Atlanta Silverbacks

/ 4056 days ago

Does the NASL Have a New York Cosmos Problem?

The return of the New York Cosmos has been met with fanfare throughout much of the country. The revival of the 1970s superclub brought more attention and eyeballs on North America’s Second Division than any time since the exodus of top second division clubs to MLS began with Seattle’s 2009 move. When the Cosmos return […]
ByKartik Krishnaiyer

Atlanta Silverbacks

/ 4057 days ago

Monday Soccer Insider: Oct. 7, 2013

Jose Mourinho is figuring it out, showing his tactical flexibility and his willingness to admit mistakes with his squad selection. Chelsea’s side now looks more pragmatic yet able to play on the break. With a remarkable amount of depth and versatility, Mourinho has the luxury of rotating his side and allowing players to pop up […]
ByKartik Krishnaiyer

Alexi Lalas

/ 4146 days ago

Alexi Lalas critique of US fans ignores local game outside MLS

In March, Alexi Lalas loudly proclaimed that to be a true soccer fan in the United States, you must watch and support Major League Soccer. “Think globally act locally,” Lalas proclaimed. While the sentiment is nice, the promotion of Major League Soccer by many pundits in the United States tend to forget that the majority […]
ByKartik Krishnaiyer

Atlanta Silverbacks

/ 4151 days ago

Eric Wynalda Has Earned a Chance to Manage at a High Level in the US

The Atlanta Silverbacks completed an improbable run to win the NASL Spring season title with a three to nothing victory over Minnesota United on Thursday night. The victory came a year and one day after Eric Wynalda made his coaching debut for Atlanta against Carolina. At the time the Silverbacks sat at the bottom of […]
ByKartik Krishnaiyer

Atlanta Silverbacks

/ 5463 days ago

Atlanta's New Soccer-specific Stadium

Well, "Atlanta". It's actually in Kennesaw, on the grounds of Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw is in Cobb County, northwest of Atlanta-proper. Did you know that everyone in Kennesaw has to own a gun? They don't enforce that law, but it is on the books. Has been since '82, I believe. But that's just being random, […]
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