Atlanta United gives out flags to fans for ‘March to Soccer’ week
Soccer fever has spread throughout metro Atlanta as Atlanta United begins its inaugural season in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
As part of Takeover Tuesday and "March to Soccer" week, the club hosted a scavenger hunt to distribute 2,017 'unite and conquer' flags in honor of its 2017 season.
Team representatives ventured out to Piedmont Park, Marietta Square, Ponce and other neighborhoods to get fans ready for Sunday.
Flags out, Atlanta.
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 1, 2017
Hang them with pride. This is our city.#UniteAndConquer | #MarchToSoccer pic.twitter.com/hrXnIW7FKi
Take a look at how Atlanta fans are proudly displaying their flags:
I've got Atlanta International School repping the red, black & gold of @ATLUTD #TakeoverTuesday #UniteAndConquer #MarchToSoccer @FootieMob pic.twitter.com/XS3kEPrCKI
— Gary Paterson (@GaryJPaterson) February 28, 2017
@ATLUTD Cabbagetown is ready for Sunday! pic.twitter.com/bnc20iu4Pe
— Eliot Beckham (@wm_eliot) February 28, 2017
Atlanta United FC Pride from the Westside! Go get'm @ATLUTD #FlagsOutAtlanta #TakeoverTuesday #UniteAndConquer #MarchToSoccer #ATLUTD pic.twitter.com/3MFndY2md4
— Jay Riddle (@jay_riddle) February 28, 2017
more flag-flyin', at home in morningside! #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MarchToSoccer @ATLUTD pic.twitter.com/qDsqMkAXo3
— Ben Nicoara (@BenNicoara) February 28, 2017
@ATLUTD #Flagsout at @GeorgiaTech #UniteAndConquer pic.twitter.com/cDSky4KUqa
— Ayush Jha (@ayushj97) February 28, 2017
Thanks @ATLUTD for the surprise delivery! It's found a home and is waving proudly! pic.twitter.com/xq1OGh4ez6
— Roddy Jones (@RoddyJones20) February 28, 2017
In case you don't have a flag to hang around your neighborhood, there's still time to get one. Fans can receive a free flag with purchase at the Atlantic Station merchandise store on Friday.
Atlanta United FC will open the season against the New York Red Bulls at Bobby Dodd Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
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