Defender Mike Randolph skirts midfielder Kevin Harmse to deliver the ball to the Silverbacks’ offense.
Jeremy Galloway, a member of the Silverbacks fan club, the Atlanta Ultras, pulls out just a few of the club’s banners.
Eric Ati warms up in goal before the start of the game.
Supporters from another Silverbacks fan club, Westside 109, round out their drum roll with a loud yell.
Midfielder Milton Blanco spins one into the fray in front of the Scorpions’ goal.
Kurt Braunsroth, a longtime Silverbacks fan, drums out a heavy beat in the early minutes of the game.
After a yellow card was given to his teammate, midfielder Milton Blanco issues his own reprimand to the referee.
And the referee reprimands Blanco’s reprimand.
Fans didn’t like that.
Defender Mike Randolph drives down the sideline against Kevin Harmse just before drawing a foul from a double-team.
Silverbacks forward Danny Barrera stumbles as he chases a loose ball in the late minutes of the game.
Scorpions goalkeeper Pat Hannigan sends the ball to midfield with a monstrous kick.
A young fan shows his disgust with one of the referees’ calls.
Defenseman Willie Hunt jogs to field an inbound pass.
The Atlanta Ultras rally the team to break the 0-0 tie.
The Silverbacks turned up the offensive presence around the eighty-minute mark with powerful corner kicks like this one.
Silverback forward Brad Stisser struggles to regain possession of the ball and box out defender Blake Wagner.
Brad Stisser hugs David Barrera after Barerra’s late game goal put the Silverbacks in the lead and seated the team on top of the North American Soccer League rankings. Fans celebrated by throwing foam soccer balls onto the field.
The Atlanta Ultras in section 101 cheer for Barerra’s goal.
As they clear the field, midfielders Brandon Manzonelli and Pat Phelan, shake hands and chat about the game.
Martyn Lancaster, the oldest player on the team, signs a few autographs after the game.
It’s been a regular thing for Atlanta’s other pro football team to sell out its 5,000-seat stadium this season. With tickets at $11 and fast-paced matches like last weekend’s victory over the San Antonio Scorpions, it’s easy to see why. If you’ve wanted to check a visit to the Atlanta Silverbacks Park off your Atlanta bucket list, here’s what to expect.
