Atlanta Silverbacks Park is a sports complex in unincorporated DeKalb County , just outside Atlanta , United States that is currently used primarily for rugby . It was formerly the home venue of the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer club, from which the complex gets its name. It is also the home of the Atlanta Rhinos of USA Rugby League , Atlanta Renegades Rugby Club, and was previously used by Rugby ATL of Major League Rugby . The park includes a 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium , which opened in 2006 and is designed for future expansion.
26-467: The venue was the site of Soccer Bowl 2013 . The complex was planned and constructed by the owners of the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer club as a home for their various affiliated teams. It was designed to be built in several phases; the first phase commenced in 2004 with the creation of a grass field and two artificial turf fields. In 2006 the 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium , originally known as
52-566: A Rugby Union team, of USA Rugby are in partnership with the Atlanta Silverbacks. They use the complex for all their training and home games. The team mainly play at "Renegade Field.". Rugby ATL of Major League Rugby played their 2022 and 2023 home fixtures at the park but moved to Los Angeles before the 2024 season. On July 28, 2019, Atlanta's Major League Lacrosse team, the Blaze , announced they would be moving to Silverbacks Park in
78-502: A battle for possession, with both goalkeepers showing their value. With Atlanta holding the attack towards the latter part of the game, the Cosmos defended their lead. After 90 minutes of regular time, 5 minutes of stoppage was added. One minute later, Silverback's Barrera fielded a corner kick into the goal box, and Reynish punched it away. After several valiant attempts by the Silverbacks'
104-410: A cross from Carlos Mendes in the 22nd minute that was also sent wide. Soon after, from a cross sent by Freeman, Dimitrov had another great opportunity on net at the 28th minute which just soared over the frame. The Cosmos earned a free kick and in the 29th minute Marcos Senna took the shot, but it was sent into the arms of Nasco who was able to dive after it. New York continued with the pressure on
130-692: The Atlanta Silverbacks and the New York Cosmos faced each other at Soccer Bowl 2013 for the NASL Championship in front of a sellout crowd of 7,211. The event was televised live in English on ESPN3 and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes . English commentators were JP Dellacamera and Janusz Michallik . They were joined by former Cosmos star and current MSG Soccer analyst Shep Messing . Spanish commentators were Richard Méndez and Robert Sierra. Head referee of
156-569: The NPSL through the 2018 season, licensing the "Silverbacks" name from the owners of Silverbacks Park. In January 2019, the club announced that the agreement had been dissolved, and they would no longer use the name or play at Silverbacks Park. The Atlanta Rhinos Rugby league team of the NARL play their home fixtures at the Atlanta Silverbacks Park. The Atlanta Renegades Rugby Football Club ,
182-549: The New York Cosmos . In 2015, the NASL took over operations of the men's Silverbacks. On January 11, 2016, the club folded after the NASL announced that they were unable to find suitable local ownership for the team. The women's team ceased to play with the W-League when it folded after the 2015 season, suspending operations after playing 2016 with the WPSL . The reserve team continued to play in
208-675: The United Soccer Leagues before withdrawing. They returned in 2011 in the North American Soccer League (NASL). The Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves played from 2008-2012, and various youth soccer programs also play at the park. In 2013, the men's team won the NASL Spring Championship , earning them the right to host Soccer Bowl 2013 on November 9. The Silverbacks lost 1-0 to the Fall Championship winners,
234-405: The original incarnation of the NASL, which ran from 1967 to 1984. In the league's first two seasons, the championship final was played as a two-match aggregate series at the conclusion of a playoff bracket. The league announced a switch for the 2013 season to a one-game championship final, also known as the "Soccer Bowl". Beginning with the 2014 season, a new format was introduced, in which
260-406: The 17th minute, with a shot of his own toward the left post which Silverbacks goalkeeper Joe Nasco dove to save. Two minutes later Cosmos defender Hunter Freeman took a corner kick from the near side, but it was sent out of the field. Still, New York continued to mount pressure, with Díaz challenging Nasco twice in a one-minute span. Díaz first placed a shot wide in the 21st minute then got under
286-437: The 61st minute, putting a ball across the face of the goal, but the Cosmos cleared it out for a corner, which they also successfully defended. In the 62nd minute, Mike Randolph ’s cross into the area was headed high by Pedro Mendes whose attempt was the closest to making goal. By the 78th minute, Atlanta’s Shane Moroney managed to make it into the goal box, but Reynish quickly blocked Moroney's shot. The night continued with
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#1733084540032312-449: The Atlanta defense. In the 35th minute, Ayoze placed the ball into the goal area and Paulo Mendes made a connection, however, he could not redirect it into the net. Dimitriov made another attempt at goal in the 36th minute, which Nasco also grabbed. In the final minutes of the first half, Ayoze again sent the ball into the area, and Nasco managed to defend his post. At the half way mark,
338-632: The Cosmos held their line through the entire stoppage time. Head referee Edvin Jurisevic blew the final whistle and the New York Cosmos were declared the 2013 NASL Champions, with final score being 1–0. During the post game ceremony, important NASL leaders including Commissioner Bill Peterson , and the President of the USSF and a leading FIFA member Sunil Gulati were on hand. President Gulati himself bestowed
364-609: The RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium, was built over the grass pitch to serve as the home field for the Silverbacks men's upper-division team and the Atlanta Silverbacks Women . In 2007, Reggie Bush and David Beckham filmed a commercial for Adidas at the park in which they try to teach each other to play soccer and American football, respectively. Construction continued in 2011 as the fourth international soccer-sized practice field, called "Renegade Field",
390-569: The Silverbacks' with honorary runners-up medals for being finalist. Gulati also presented the Cosmos players with their championship medals. Bill Peterson congratulated the club, and the Cosmos hoisted the Soccer Bowl trophy in the air in celebration of their new championship. 2013 NASL Champions: New York Cosmos Man of the Match: MATCH OFFICIALS Soccer Bowl (2011%E2%80%932017) The NASL Championship
416-488: The early attempt for the Cosmos, but was soon defended by the Silverbacks. By the tenth minute, the Silverbacks gained a strong offense, as the Cosmos sought to quickly reverse the roles on the pitch. Borfor Carr sent a pass from the right side of the corner to the goal area, but was deflected by the Cosmos. Silverbacks' Brad Stisser continued the attack on goal which the 2013 NASL Golden Glove winner Kyle Reynish easily took care of. Cosmos' Stefan Dimitrov followed in
442-399: The game remained scoreless, with an amazing performance by Nasco who created a strong defense and made several saves throughout the night. Returning in the second half, both teams were determined to once again gain the momentum shown in the first 45 minutes. After five minutes, the Cosmos finally broke through Nasco's undeniable defense. Ayoze took a free kick that reached the goal area, but
468-432: The game was Edvin Jurisevic. Assistant referees were Anthony Vasoli and Brian Dunn. Fourth official was Ted Unkel. Silverbacks Head coach was Brian Haynes . Cosmos Head coach was Giovanni Savarese . As the match started approximately at 7:30pm EDT , the two teams went head on to gain possession of the ball. For the first ten minutes the two teams battled for the offensive role. In the fifth minute Diomar Díaz made
494-458: The main stadium size to 15,000-20,000 seats and expand the amount of fields and facilities, adding a club house, pool, and fitness center. The Atlanta Silverbacks club began using the park as their training facility in 2004. In 2006, the Silverbacks men's first team and the Atlanta Silverbacks Women of the W-League moved their home games to the main field. The men's team played from 2006 to 2008 in
520-464: The middle of their season. This was due to their previous stadium, Grady Stadium in Midtown Atlanta, undergoing maintenance. The stadium and park is located off Northcrest Road between Interstate 85 and Chamblee-Tucker Road. The official address is Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA 30340, although some maps use the former name of Northcrest Way. Soccer Bowl 2013 Soccer Bowl 2013
546-469: The whole playoff tournament was called the NASL Championship , with the final game being called the NASL Championship Final . From that point on, "Soccer Bowl" was only used in referring only to the physical trophy itself. This format persisted through the 2017 final, the NASL's last, as the league suspended operations shortly thereafter and went defunct the following year. On October 22, 2011,
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#1733084540032572-541: Was cleared by an Atlanta defender. The ball fell to Senna who stopped the ball's motion, methodically placed it on the ground, and with precision looped an 18-yard shot from the right side on the half volley which arched into the opposite upper 90 which Nasco could not reach in time. Goal in the 50th minute by the Cosmos. Despite being down, the NASL Spring Champions, the Atlanta Silverbacks pressed on to regroup and make their mark. Danny Barrera drove an attack in
598-505: Was opened. The Silverbacks hosted the North American Soccer League Soccer Bowl 2013 on November 9, 2013, drawing 7,211 fans to the match. Silverbacks Park currently features four full-sized soccer fields. The main field is at the stadium, which currently has a capacity of 5,000. The park was designed to be built in four phases, the first three of which are complete. The planned fourth phase is intended to increase
624-486: Was televised at 7:30pm EDT on ESPN3 and ESPN Deportes . New York won the match by the score of 1–0. The Atlanta Silverbacks and the New York Cosmos respectively won the 2013 Spring Championship and Fall Championship . This earned both teams the right to compete for the NASL title . As Spring Champions, the Silverbacks also gained the right to host the event in their home field. Set at Atlanta Silverbacks Park ,
650-632: Was the North American Soccer League 's postseason championship match of the 2013 season held to determine the NASL Champion. The event was contested in a one-game match between the Atlanta Silverbacks , winners of the Spring Championship , and the New York Cosmos , winners of the Fall Championship . The game was held on November 9, 2013 at Atlanta Silverbacks Park , in Atlanta, Georgia . It
676-584: Was the annual championship competition of the North American Soccer League (NASL), which formed the second division of American soccer from 2011 to 2017. The competition was held at the end of the regular season and was contested by the two finalists of the playoffs to determine the winner of the NASL Trophy, known as the Soccer Bowl Trophy . The trophy was named for the Soccer Bowl championship game from
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