Atlanta United Soccer Development Partner Program

Athens United becomes a club partner with Atlanta United

ATLANTA 8.8.17 Athens United announced today its partnership with Atlanta United of Major League Soccer as a member of their Soccer Development Partner Program.

Atlanta United’s Soccer Development Partner Program creates a collaborative relationship between Atlanta United and local clubs to foster the development of an elite level player in Georgia.

Partners are eligible to identify, develop and promote players to the Atlanta United Academy, host combines and talent ID sessions to showcase players for Atlanta United and receive technical and tactical support to club directors and coaching staff. Partners also gain access to view first team or academy training during the year for teams, coaches and players.

Athens United will have the opportunity to be recognized for player development and club support by attending Atlanta United first team matches, be on the pitch, interact with first team staff and players and many more unique experiences.

The Athens United badge will be represented on ATLUTD.com and the club will receive special ticket promotions through the season along with customized matchday experiences for players and staff.

ABOUT ATLANTA UNITED

Atlanta United brings Major League Soccer to the Southeast as the league’s 22nd franchise. The club will celebrate its inaugural season in 2017 and will play in the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium currently under construction downtown. Atlanta United is owned by one of the city’s most influential businessmen and philanthropists, Arthur M. Blank, and is led by club President Darren Eales. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.