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Hang out with an Atlanta United player in Gwinnett before MLS playoffs

Atlanta United fans cheer before an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta United fans cheer before an MLS soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.
By Amanda C. Coyne
Oct 20, 2017

Can't get enough of Atlanta United? Head to Dave and Buster's in Lawrenceville this Friday to hang out with one of their players.

Midfielder Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, who United drafted in 2017 MLS SuperDraft, will be on hand to take photos and sign autographs.

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Dave and Buster’s is located at 5900 Sugarloaft Pkwy. in Lawrenceville. The meet-and-greet will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Take a look around the Atlanta United Locker Room found within the brand new Mercedes-Benz Stadium as staff talk about the thoughtful design that went into the creation of the facility.

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Amanda Coyne is a hyperlocal reporter for the AJC, covering Gwinnett County.

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