It is safe to say this is an organization with its feet on the ground, but it’s aspirations in the clouds. Those making the decisions have made a conscious effort to make sure the franchise is financially stable, forward thinking, but most importantly fan friendly. It has a great place to call home and a growing fan base that is ready for a professional soccer team to win it over. As the attendance grows and the on-field product increases, so should the attention that Atlanta gets as a viable future home of an MLS franchise.

The new Atlanta Silverbacks debuted on Saturday, April 9, 2011. They lost 2-1 to the NSC Minnesota Stars, but more than 3,500 excited fans were there. Average attendance has dipped to around three thousand, but that still puts the Silverbacks third in the league, despite a seven-game winless streak to start the year.